Things To Do near Scabbacombe Sands (Beach)
Dartmoor Zoo, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 21 miles away)
Close to Plymouth and near the southern border of Dartmoor National Park Superb zoo close to Plymouth on the southern fringe of Dartmoor National Park made famous by the Hollywood film 'We Bought A Zoo'. It's a great family day out. See tigers, lions, wolves, bears, lynx and birds of...
The Turf, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 21 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...
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 21 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...
Drizzle Combe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Part of the Upper Plym Valley (English Heritage) and known for its prehistoric sites Drizzle Combe is a short valley in the southern section of the Dartmoor National Park. It's situated between Burrator Reservoir and the high south moor. Cut by a brook, the area is known for its prehistoric sites...
Exeter Canal, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 22 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. 23 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. 23 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. 23 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...
Dolphin Inn Newton Ferrers, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Great location overlooking Newton Creek and Noss Mayo The Dolphin Inn is one of three pubs connected by tidal causeways in the beautiful waterside villages Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo. The Dolphin Inn is situated on Riverside Road in Newton Ferrers. The pub garden provides amazing views of the l...
The Swan Inn Noss Mayo, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Top pub overlooking Noss Creek and Newton Creek There are three pubs situated close together at Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo. The pubs are connected by tidal causeways that cross Noss Creek and Newton Creek. The Swan Inn is on the east side of Noss Creek. Its pub garden overlooks the water and a...
Noss Creek and the Voss, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Tidal inlet crossed by a causeway with pubs on either side Noss Creek is a narrow tidal inlet just off the River Yealm in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Newton Ferrers is to the north. You can cross the creek at low tide on a causeway known as the Voss. This connects...
Newton Creek and the Voss, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Narrow tidal inlet crossed by causeway and ferry/water taxi Newton Creek is a narrow tidal inlet just off the River Yealm in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Newton Ferrers is to the north. Noss Mayo is to the south. You can cross the creek at low tide on a causeway kno...
The Ship Inn Noss Mayo, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Wonderful pub location on the edge of Noss Creek in the beautiful South Devon village Noss Mayo At low tide, Noss Creek becomes a car park for The Ship Inn which sits on the west side of the pretty village. There's a large terrace that's often packed on sunny days. The setting is glorious. &nb...
Newton Ferrers/Noss Mayo South West Coast Path Walk, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
South West Coast Path at Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo line Newton Creek and Noss Creek close to the mouth of the River Yealm and Estuary. Coastal walking here is relatively gentle and the views stunning. Walking the South West Coast Path east of Newton Fe...
River Yealm and Estuary, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
From Dartmoor's Stall Moor to Wembury Bay The River Yealm rises at Yealm Head by Stall Moor on the high south plateau of Dartmoor National Park. It flows through Yealm Steps Waterfall and down Hawns and Dendles Gorge on its way to Cornwood and Yealmpton and then the sea around Noss Mayo and Newto...