Things To Do near Start Bay
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
One of the most beautiful places in the Westcountry Dartmoor is famous for its high moorland and fast-flowing rivers. These cut stunning valleys and gorges and flow into estuaries on the coast. Look at a map of South Devon and you'll see rivers such as the Teign, Dart, Avon and Erme and thei...
Moor Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Amazing, secluded beach but you'll have to use a rope to lower yourself down to the shingle and sand Moor Sand is an amazing beach in a stunning setting. It's a reasonably large arc of shingle and sand below rugged cliffs. The views from the South West Coast Path are wonderful. They only pot...
Maceley Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Magnificent 'secret' beach at the tip of South Devon The coast west and east of the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is rugged and beautiful. To the east, the South West Coast Path winds its way around and over rocky headlands and behind stunning beaches. In many cases, steep paths take...
Prawle Point, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
The southernmost point of Devon Prawle Point is the southernmost point of Devon. It is located just south west of East Prawle which is Devon's southernmost village. Location of Prawle Point There's an area of remote South Devon countryside between the Salcombe Kinsbridge Estu...
Snapes Point (viewpoint to Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
A finger of land jutting out into the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary to the north east of Salcombe Snapes Point juts out into the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary north east of Salcombe and north west of East Portlemouth. It's known for its amazing views of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Es...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Explore the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary on the Rivermaid The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is one of the most beautiful places in the Westcountry. A local nature reserve and site of special scientific interest (SSSI), it's also teeming with wildlife. The market town Kingsbridge sits at the top of...
East Portlemouth (viewpoint to Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Classic view of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary If you're spending a good chunk of holiday time in the Salcombe area then we'd recommend heading to the various viewpoints around the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Snapes Point and Sharp Tor provide exceptional views. The viewpoint fro...
Gara Rock Beach, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Popular beach below hotel, restaurant and bar Gara Rock Beach is a beautiful sand beach on the coast below the luxury hotel Gara Rock. The hotel's restaurant, lounge bar and 'Garavan' are a top day trip destination for walkers from the Salcombe/East Portlemouth area wanting to combine a yomp with...
East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Cove), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Stunning, sandy beaches which run along the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The lower section of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is lined with stunning, sandy beaches. Some of the best are on the east side of the estuary around East Portlemouth. At low tide, these beach...
Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Regular foot passenger ferry across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry is a foot passenger ferry running regularly throughout the year between Salcombe Landing/Jubilee Ferry Pier by The Ferry Inn and East Portlemouth Landing below the Venus Cafe. In winter, it ru...
Ferry Boat Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Wonderful riverside setting in South Devon The Ferry Boat Inn takes its name from the ferry that runs between the pretty village Dittisham and Greenway Quay below Greenway (National Trust). It's a wonderful setting on the west bank of the River Dart. Location of the Ferry B...
Greenway (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Agatha Christie's holiday home Once Agatha Christie's holiday home, today Greenway is a National Trust property in a glorious setting above the River Dart near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Here you are given a glimpse into the lives of the famous author Agatha Christie and her family. T...
The Ferry Inn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry The Ferry Inn has one of the best beer garden locations in the Westcountry. The terrace overlooks the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry. East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove t...
Dartmouth/Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Ferry running between Dartmouth and Agatha Christie's holiday home at Greenway (National Trust) The ferry to Greenway Quay and the National Trust's Greenway is a super boat trip. Head down to the embankment and pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you from the busy Dartmou...