Things To Do near Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve
Sheeps Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Dominating the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir Sheeps Tor dominates the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir. It rises steeply from the plantations that fringe the water and is topped by huge rocky outcrops and crags that are popular with climbers. Given its height and relative isolation, the 36...
The Box/Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
The Box replaces Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery. Located across the road from the University of Plymouth, it's under development so isn't open to the public.
Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Plymouth's famous waterfornt area Plymouth Hoe is a famous waterfront area in Plymouth providing stunning views across Plymouth Sound to sections of the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines. Location of Plymouth Hoe We've positioned Plymouth Hoe on Google maps so zoom in on th...
Plymouth Beaches and Foreshore, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Beaches lining Plymouth Sound and the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines People often search for information on beaches in and around Plymouth. There are a number of small beaches on the Plymouth foreshore. Larger beaches line Plymouth Sound. Some of the best local beaches are a little furt...
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
One of Plymouth's most famous inhabitants and first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue is located on Plymouth Hoe, close to Plymouth Smeaton's Tower with views across Plymouth Sound. Plymouth Hoe is said to be where Francis Drake was playi...
Plymouth University, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Impressive architecture and sculptures If you're exploring central Plymouth, we'd recommend wandering around the University of Plymouth campus. There's impressive architecture and some top sculptures. The university offers a very different vibe to the touristy Sutton Harbour area or the busy Plym...
Boat Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Cove at the southern end of Dawlish Beach Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. At its southern end, protected by a breakwater, is Boat Cove (Beach). As the name suggests, you can take boat trips from this protected cove. Local information boards read: 'Boat trips from Dawlish. Brixham cru...
Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Famous city centre with its 1950s architecture and town planning Both Exeter and Plymouth were heavily bombed during WWII. At the heart of modern Plymouth is the city centre's 1950s architecture and town planning. Location of Plymouth City Centre Plymouth City Centre sits behind P...
Messenger Sculpture, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
The UK's largest bronze sculpture Messenger is the UK's largest bronze sculpture. Craned into place in March 2019, the sculpture sits in front of the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Location of the Messenger The Messenger is located on the Royal Parade in central Plymouth. We've posi...
Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Leading Westcountry theatre The Theatre Royal Plymouth is a leading Westcountry theatre. It bills itself as 'the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West'. Location of the Theatre Royal Plymouth The theatr...
Dawlish Beach, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Long beach lining the coast at Dawlish Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. The Devon Line Railway runs behind it. Inland are Dawlish Water and Dawlish Lawn. Follow the South West Coast Path south of central Dawlish and you come to Boat Cove (Beach) and Coryton Cove. Follow the South West...
Dawlish Water, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Home to Dawlish's famous black swans Dawlish Water is a waterway that runs through the centre of Dawlish on its way to the sea. Local boards provide information on 'the waterfowl of Dawlish Water' but it's known for its black swans. It's a beautiful location. Dawlish Lawn is on the north...
Hound Tor, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Impressive, popular and very easily accessible Dartmoor tor One of Dartmoor's most impressive and popular tors, Hound Tor is located in the east section of the National Park across the valley from Haytor Rocks. As is the case with Haytor Rocks, Hound Tor is very easily accessible. &n...
Burrator Reservoir, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Stunning reservoir fringed by plantations and tors in the south west section of Dartmoor National Park Burrator Reservoir, or Burrator, is an exceptionally popular Dartmoor beauty spot in the south west section of the National Park. It sits below the busy B3212 between Princetown and Yelverton....
Plymouth Devil's Point Park, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Brilliant waterside park by Plymouth Royal William Yard At Plymouth, the River Tamar runs through the Hamoaze towards Plymouth Sound. Where the water channel narrows are Devil's Point and Wilderness Point. Devil's Point is on the Plymouth/Devon side of the water. Wilderness Point is on the Mount...