Things To Do near Paignton Pier
Start Point Lighthouse, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Lighthouse in stunning location on the tip of Devon Explore the South Devon coast from the Dartmouth area all the way down to Torcross and Beesands and Hallsands and you'll see a ligthouse on the tip of a coastal point. This is Start Point Lighthouse. Location of Start Point Lighthou...
Great Mattiscombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Superb secluded beach by Start Point If you are on holiday in South Devon, want to visit a beach and are looking for something a little different from South Devon's most famous destinations then we'd recommend heading for the beaches that line Lannacombe Bay between Prawle Point and Start Po...
River Exe and Estuary, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 16 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...
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 16 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...
Avon Estuary Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'Avon Estuary Walk. The Avon Estuary Walk is an attractive 9 mile route that runs through farmland and woods on either side of the estuary. The route has been designed to create a circular walk using the ferry...
Lannacombe Beach, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Small sand beach in the centre of Lannacombe Bay Lannacombe Beach is a beautiful, small beach situated in the centre of Lannacombe Bay. Location of Lannacombe Beach We've positioned Lannacombe Beach on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. ...
Exe Estuary Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 16 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. 16 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....
Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI and Local Nature Reserve, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Marine Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Local Nature Reserve Explore the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and you'll come across information boards describing the area. One, in Salcombe, reads: 'The unusually sheltered and fully marine conditions support a particularly rich variety of h...
Woodcombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
One of South Devon's best 'secret' beaches If you're looking for coastline and beaches away from the crowds then head east of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. One of South Devon's best 'secret' beaches is at Woodcombe Sand (Beach). Located below steep cliffs, Woodcombe Sand (Beach) is small and...
The Turf, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 16 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...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 16 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...
Snapes Point (viewpoint to Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 16 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. 16 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...
Salcombe Maritime Museum, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Superb local museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is one of South Devon's many superb local museums providing information about local shipwrecks, boatbuilding and Salcombe's history in WWI and WWII. Location of Salcombe Maritime Museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is situated in Marke...