Things To Do near Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands)
Go Ape Haldon Forest, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Fun outdoor adventure activity at Haldon Forest Park Move through the canopy of trees high above the forest floor using walkways, swings and zip wires at Haldon Forest Park. There are a couple of options. Go Ape Tree Top Adventure is aimed at visitors aged 10 or above. Go Ape Tree Top Jun...
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Nature reserve by the mouth of the Exe Estuary at Exmouth Exmouth sits on the mouth of the Exe Estuary. Exmouth Local Nature Reserve covers the estuary by the town. 'Designated due to the highly productive mudflats and eelgrass beds, which provide a rich food source for birds.' (Information bo...
Haldon Forest Park, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Major South Devon outdoor activities attraction Haldon Forest covers high ground in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. Haldon Forest Park is a major South Devon outdoor activities centre. It has numerous...
Powderham Castle and Estate, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)
Top South Devon family day out Powderham Castle is a top South Devon family day out. The castle is part of the Powderham Estate which also includes a Deer Park Safari, Secret Garden, children's play fort and Birds of Prey exhbitions. Powderham Castle is the family home of the Earl of Devo...
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)
Distinctive South Devon landmark providing great views Haldon Belvedere, or Lawrence Castle, rises from Haldon Forest in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. You catch sight of it from all directions, for example wh...
The Miniature Pony Centre, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)
Essential South Devon and Dartmoor visiting if you have young kids A Dartmoor highlight for young children, The Miniature Pony Centre's just south west of Moretonhampstead on the B3212 which cuts across the National Park. Location of The Miniature Pony Centre We've positioned ...
Buckland Abbey (National Trust), Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)
One of a number of abbeys fringing Dartmoor National Park Spend time walking Dartmoor's south plateau and you'll encounter a high number of ancient crosses. These marked routes across the moors. The routes were used by monks and others to travel between the medieval abbeys and priory that fringed...
River Exe and Estuary, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 26 miles away)
From Exmoor National Park to the South Devon coast Rising on the high moors of Exmoor National Park north west of Simonsbath, the River Exe arcs south east towards the Dulverton area on the fringe of the Park before flowing south through Tiverton to Exeter. From there, the river runs into the Exe...
Exe Estuary Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 26 miles away)
River Exe and Exe Estuary The River Exe rises on Exmoor National Park's high moor. It flows through Mid Devon to Exeter where it meets the sea at the Exe Estuary. The Exe Estuary Trail is a multi-use recreational trail that runs around the side of the estuary. You can walk, run or cy...
Topsham/Turf Ferry, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 26 miles away)
Crossing the River Exe and Estuary between Topsham and The Turf Small ferry running between Topsham and The Turf and Turf Lock. Location of Topsham/Turf Ferry We've positioned Topsham/Turf Ferry on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location....
The Turf, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 26 miles away)
Glorious pub location overlooking the Exe Estuary Lock and pub at the southern end of the Exeter Ship Canal offering exceptional views of the Exe Estuary. Topsham is across the water to the north and Exmouth is to the south east. The Turf Pub is in a glorious location. We'd recommend visiting...
Exeter Canal, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 27 miles away)
Exeter Ship Canal location The Exeter Ship Canal runs from the Exeter Ship Canal Basin in Exeter down the western side of the River Exe and Estuary towards the sea. Where the canal meets the estuary are The Turf and Turf Lock. One of the oldest canals in the UK It's...
Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 27 miles away)
Crossing the River Exe and Estuary A ferry runs from Ferry Road in Topsham across to Topsham Lock. Further south, another ferry runs from Topsham across to The Turf pub. Location of Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry We've positioned Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry on Google maps....
Exe Estuary RSPB Nature Reserves, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 27 miles away)
RSPB nature reserves on the Exe Estuary near Exeter The River Exe rises on the high moors of Exmoor National Park north west of Simonsbath and arcs south east towards the Dulverton area on the fringe of the Park before flowing south through Tiverton to Exeter. From there, the...
The Old Sludge Beds Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
The River Exe below the M5 Situated between Exeter Canal and the River Exe below the M5 spanning the wetland. 'The Old Sludge Beds are an important wetland nature reserve. There should be lots to see and hear whatever time of year you visit.' Highlights include warbler, Pipistrelle bats, peaco...