Things To Do near Scabbacombe Sands (Beach)
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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...
Man Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Sand and pebble beach between Brixham and Kingswear Man Sands (Beach) is one of a number of sand and pebble beaches on the coastline between Brixham and Kingswear. To the north are the towns of The English Riviera. To the south, beyond Dartmouth, is the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 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'....
St Mary's Bay Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Big low tide beach on the southern side of Berry Head and Brixham The coast around the centre of Brixham is lined with small beaches and coves. Head south and you come to the large low tide St Mary's Bay Beach in the shadow of Berry Head and Berry Head National Nature Reserve. Locati...
Best South Devon Castles, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
There are lots of superb castles and forts located in South Devon and on Dartmoor. We list some of the best below. The Westcountry is a relatively small place so we also include other castles in Devon and Cornwall. South Devon Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Dartmouth ...
Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Magnificent castle location Exceptional site at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary offering great views out to sea and back to Dartmouth. Access to the castle is by foot (it's on the South West Coast Path), car or ferry. The Dartmouth Castle Ferry runs frequently from central Dartmou...
Dartmouth Castle Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Ferry running between the centre of Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle A foot passenger ferry runs from the centre of Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Head down to the steps on the embankment south of the pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you to a landing place be...
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 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...
Dartmouth Castle Estate, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
'Acres of woodland, coastal paths and castles for you to explore' Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage) is a major South Devon attraction. It sits in Dartmouth Castle Estate at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary. The estate includes Dartmouth Castle, St Petrox Church and a section of the South...
Dartmouth/Kingswear South West Coast Path Walk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Dartmouth/Kingswear Along with Salcombe further down the coast, on sunny days, Dartmouth is up there with the best coastal destinations in the world. In the right conditions, it's an awesome place. We'd recommend experiencing Dartmouth by boat and on foot. For the lat...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 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...
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 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...
Dartmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 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/Kingswear Lower Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Car and foot ferry running from the centre of Dartmouth to Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry runs between Dartmouth and Kingswear. It's a small ferry but takes cars in addition to foot passengers. Head down to the slipway at Lower Street near Bayard's Cove Fort towards the centre of town. Note t...