Things To Do near Dart Valley Trail
Paignton Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Harbour at the southern end of Paignton Beach Striking harbour with excellent views of Paignton Beach, Paignton Pier and The English Riviera. Fishing trips and pleasure cruises leave from the harbour which is located in the centre of Tor Bay. To one side of the harbour is a great littl...
Paignton Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Paignton Harbour area There are many kiosks at Paignton Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day of your visit. Ferries from Paington Paignton Pleasure Cruises run ferries between Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. 'We have ticket offic...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 4 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'....
Brixham Breakwater Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Pebble beach near the centre of Brixham Brixham Breakwater Beach is a pebble beach on the east side of Brixham Breakwater. There's a cafe and facilities behind the beach. We'd recommend wandering around the side of Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour to get to the beach. There's limited parkin...
Kirkham House (English Heritage), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Lesser known English Heritage property on The English Riviera 'Late medieval house, restored in the 1960s. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftmanship. Managed in association with the Paignton Heritage Society.' (English Heritage handbook) Location of ...
Paignton Pier, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Pier at Paignton Beach Victorian pleasure pier at the heart of The English Riviera. First opened in 1879, Paignton Pier offers fine views of Tor Bay. Torquay is to the north and Brixham to the south. Also visit Princess Pier and Teignmouth Pier in the local area. Location of Paign...
Shoalstone Outdoor Pool, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
One of many superb outdoor pools along the Westcountry coast Explore the Westcountry coast and you'll come across lots of outdoor pools. Some are small with squat walls that retain sea water at low tide. Others are large public pools. Shoalstone Outdoor Pool is an example of the latter. Situ...
Paignton Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Very popular holiday beach in the heart of The English Riviera Long, sandy beach on either side of Paignton Pier at the centre of Tor Bay on The English Riviera. Very popular with tourists during the holiday season. Paignton Green runs behind Paignton Beach. Paignton Harbour is at...
Best South Devon Kids Things To Do, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
From beaches to watersports, boat trips to adventure parks, South Devon is packed with kids things to do. We list the best kids things to do below. Note that South Devon is a relatively small area with good transport links so we also include kids things to do in the surrounding area. Ma...
Woodlands Park, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
South Devon's premier family adventure park Woodlands Park is an all weather family attraction near Dartmouth in South Devon. If you're on holiday in South Devon and have kids then Woodlands Park is a must. 16 family rides, one inclusive cost. Try the Sea Dragon Swing Ship, Toboggan Run, Avala...
Berry Head Forts, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Forts on Berry Head at the southern end of The Engish Riviera Built between 1795 and 1805, Berry Head Forts were used to protect Tor Bay during the French Wars of 1793 to 1815. Tor Bay was used to anchor and resupply the British Fleet. Sited high on the cliffs of Berry Head, they were never used...
Torbay/Tor Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
One of the UK's great holiday destinations Torbay, or Torbados as the locals call it, is a glorious semicircle of coastline running from Hope's Nose in the north down to Berry Head in the south. When the sun's out, it can be spectacular. It's also packed with visitor attractions and lined with su...
Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
National Nature Reserve in stunning location near Brixham Berry Head is a headland in the southern section of Tor Bay. It's the site of forts, a country park, an SSSI, the world's first urban Geopark and a National Nature Reserve. It also provides amazing views of The English Riviera to the north...
Best South Devon Beaches, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Beach holiday in South Devon South Devon is one of the UK's top destinations for a beach holiday. To help you choose a beach location, we've listed South Devon beaches below. Click through on each recommendation to learn more. We start with our top ten recommendations for South Devon beaches a...
Blackpool Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
One of Devon's most popular family beaches Blackpool Sands is one of Devon's most popular family beaches. Dartmouth is to the north east and Torcross to the south west. Also to the south west are Salcombe and Kingsbridge on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Blackpool Sands is a shingle be...