Things To Do near The Cricket Inn
Soar Mill Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Idyllic cove and sandy beach close to Salcombe Soar Mill Cove (Beach) is a wonderful, secluded sandy beach at the bottom of a steep coastal valley. Soar Mill Cove Hotel sits at the top of the valley. Location of Soar Mill Cove (Beach) Soar Mill Cove (Beach) is located south w...
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
One of the UK's most stunning railway journeys 'Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line, with steam trains running for 7 miles in Great Western tradition from Paignton along the spectacular Tor Bay coast to Churston and on through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kin...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
'Eyes along the coast' Remains of a WW2 battery on the coast near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Built to protect the Dart Estuary and Slapton and Blackpool Sands from enemy invasion.' (Information board on site) Part of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), the 'eyes along the coast'....
Dartmouth St Saviour Church, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales St Saviour's Church dominates the skyline in the lower section of Dartmouth by Dartmouth Harbour. The narrow streets around the church are lined with beautiful buildings. Whilst exploring the area, visit the church to discover more about it's connection to one of the gr...
Dartmouth The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
One of South Devon's great buildings South Devon has some great buildings. One of the best is in the heart of Dartmouth near Dartmouth Harbour. Dated 1635 and 1640, it's 'one of a row of merchants' houses, now a shop and museum with accommodation above' (British Listed Buildings website). Dart...
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Excellent local museum in central Dartmouth 'A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuilding...
Dartmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Dartmouth Embankment Many ferries and boat trips run from Dartmouth Embankment which is located on the west side of the River Dart and Estuary. There are plenty of information boards and kiosks on the southern section of Dartmouth Embankment and around Dartmouth Har...
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
The best place to people watch in South Devon A long embankment lines the west side of the River Dart and Estuary in Dartmouth. It's arguably the best place to people watch in South Devon. Given its length, Dartmouth Embankment is split into two. North Embankment pushes up to Dartmoor Hig...
Bolberry Down, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Breathtaking National Trust coastline The coastline west of the Salcombe Kingsbrigde Estuary is wild and beautiful. Arguably the most impressive section is Bolberry Down. It's high ground above the sea so the views are huge. Location of Bolberry Down The hamlet Bolberry is situate...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
South Devon coastal landmark visible from miles around A local information board reads: 'THE DAYMARK. THE DAYMARK IS 25 MTRS HIGH AND WAS BUILT IN 1864 AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID. IT IS OWNED & MANAGED BY THE DART HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS.' Location of The Daymark Tower We've positio...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
The main River Dart crossing for vehicles Dartmouth Higher Ferry is the main River Dart crossing point for vehicles. It's at the north end of town by the Dart Marina Yacht Harbour and connects sections of the A379. The River Dart is a formidable barrier between The English Riviera and the...
Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Boat trips from South Devon's major coastal holiday destinations There are many boat trips you can take in South Devon. Most leave the major coastal holiday destinations such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Brixham, Torquay and Plymouth. Some follow popular routes and run regularly. Others are more...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
One of the Westcountry's great National Trust properties Unless you're staying in the Dartmouth/Brixham area, Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) can be difficult to get to. You have to cross the River Dart or deal with often heavy traffic in The English Riviera. That said, make the effort as this...
River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor' The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor'. The River Dart rises as two tributaries on the high moors of the northern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. The East River Dart begins in the area around Hangingstone Hill. The West River Dart begins close to Cut Hill and Fur Tor. These tr...
beachhouse, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Fashionable beach cafe and bar in a sublime location In recent years, the beachhouse at South Milton Sands (Beach, National Trust) has become a fashionable South Devon foodie destination. It's a mix between a beach cafe, takeaway, seafood restaurant and bar. The beachhouse sits on cliffs above...