Things To Do near Paignton Pier
River Erme and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Stunning river estuary lined with beaches The River Erme rises at Erme Head high on the southern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. Erme Head is south of Crane Hill and south east of Higher Hartor Tor. Other major Devon rivers rising in this part of the National Park include the River Plym, the R...
Soar Mill Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Idyllic cove and sandy beach close to Salcombe Soar Mill Cove (Beach) is a wonderful, secluded sandy beach at the bottom of a steep coastal valley. Soar Mill Cove Hotel sits at the top of the valley. Location of Soar Mill Cove (Beach) Soar Mill Cove (Beach) is located south w...
Drizzle Combe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Wonwell Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Tidal sand beach on the east side of the Erme Estuary Wonwell Beach is a tidal sand beach on the east side of the Erme Estuary. Coastgaurd's Beach and Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach are across the water. All three beaches are nice and big when the tide's out. To the north, you...
Coastguard's Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Beach on the west side of the Erme Estuary Coastguard's Beach is situated on the west side of the Erme Estuary. At low tide, it becomes part of a huge stretch of sand running north east. You'll often see horse riders using the beach. Wonwell Beach is across the water. Mothecombe Beach, also kn...
Bolt Tail, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Headland close to Hope Cove Harbour Beach and Hope Cove Bolt Tail is a headland close to Hope Cove Harbour Beach and Hope Cove. It's at the north west end of a superb stretch of coastline that meets the Salcombe Kingsbrigde Estuary at Bolt Head. There's a fantastic coastal walk eastwards via B...
Quay Climbing Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
South West's largest indoor climbing wall Quay Climbing Centre has 'the South West's largest indoor climbing wall'. (Quay Climbing Centre website) Note that Clip 'n Climb runs from Quay Climbing Centre. 'We also use our large space to house other activities that are related to or of benefit to...
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Outdoor activity supplier on Exeter's Quayside Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre offers a huge range of activities including watersports such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and power-boating. These activities are aimed at adults, kids and families. Location Ha...
schoolhouse, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
schoolhouse and beachhouse on the South Devon coast The schoolhouse sits above Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach and Coastguard's Beach on the River Erme and Estuary. The beachhouse sits above South Milton Sands (Beach, National Trust). Both beach cafes and bars are fashionable South Devon food...
Exeter Red Coat Guided Tour, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
A range of Exeter tours You can join a range of tours run by 'red coat' local experts. West front of Exeter Cathedral 'Tours depart from the west front of Exeter Cathedral and last approximately 90 minutes.' Consult Exeter City Council website for details and timings.
Saddles & Paddles, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Outdoor activity supplier on Exeter's Quayside Saddles & Paddles is one of many outdoor activity suppliers based in and around Exeter. Location The company is located on Exeter Quayside next to On The Waterfront and near Exeter Customs House Visitor Centre. We've...
Exeter Customs House Visitor Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Exeter's economic importance in the seventeenth century Built in the late seventeenth century, the Customs House Visitor Centre is a reflection of Exeter's economic importance at the time. Revenue was generated from the woollen trade. Cloth was gathered from all over Devon, finished in this...
Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach is a deep sandy beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary. Local information boards refer to it as Mothecombe Beach. Ordnance Survey uses Meadowsfoot Beach. At low tide, the sand is exposed around Owen's Hill and Owen's Point...
Dartmoor Zoo, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 20 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...
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
One of the UK's great buildings and essential visiting Exeter Cathedral is one of the UK's great buildings. Situated in the heart of Exeter, it's essential visiting when on holiday in Exeter or South Devon. Highlights include Exeter Cathedral west front with its rows of medieval scul...