Things To Do near Torquay South West Coast Path Walk
River Dart Country Park, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
One of South Devon's and Dartmoor's best days out for kids The River Dart Country Park is an area of woodland and parkland in the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park. The country park is named after the River Dart that flows through its grounds. Location of River...
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Nature reserve by the mouth of the Exe Estuary at Exmouth Exmouth sits on the mouth of the Exe Estuary. Exmouth Local Nature Reserve covers the estuary by the town. 'Designated due to the highly productive mudflats and eelgrass beds, which provide a rich food source for birds.' (Information bo...
The Ten Commandments Stones, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Quirky Dartmoor attraction offering some of the finest views in South Devon Buckland Beacon on Dartmoor offers some of the finest views in South Devon. It's also where you'll find The Ten Commandments Stones with its commandments and verses cut into granite. Easiest and recommen...
Powderham Castle and Estate, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Top South Devon family day out Powderham Castle is a top South Devon family day out. The castle is part of the Powderham Estate which also includes a Deer Park Safari, Secret Garden, children's play fort and Birds of Prey exhbitions. Powderham Castle is the family home of the Earl of Devo...
Canonteign Falls, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Canonteign Falls is a popular family day out on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Visit 'England's highest waterfall' in the beautiful Canonteign Falls Country Park near Bovey Tracey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. Location of Canonteign Falls We'v...
Haytor Rocks, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Dartmoor's most famous tor Haytor Rocks is probably Dartmoor National Park's most famous tor. Owing to its location on the eastern fringe of Dartmoor above populated areas such as The English Riviera, it can get exceptionally busy on the rocks during the summer months, on long bank holiday weeken...
Start Bay, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
A large, sweeping bay in South Devon Start Bay is one of the Westcountry's most beautiful bays. Lined with stunning beaches, pretty villages and great pubs, it's a popular South Devon visitor destination. Location of Start Bay Part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Be...
Go Ape Haldon Forest, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Fun outdoor adventure activity at Haldon Forest Park Move through the canopy of trees high above the forest floor using walkways, swings and zip wires at Haldon Forest Park. There are a couple of options. Go Ape Tree Top Adventure is aimed at visitors aged 10 or above. Go Ape Tree Top Jun...
Haldon Forest Park, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Major South Devon outdoor activities attraction Haldon Forest covers high ground in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. Haldon Forest Park is a major South Devon outdoor activities centre. It has numerous...
Spitchwick, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park Wild swimming has become a popular and fashionable outdoor activity in recent years. Spitchwick, or Deeper Marsh/Spitchwick Common, is the most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park. Se...
River Exe and Estuary, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
England's first National Nature Reserve England's first National Nature Reserve*, the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve consists of parts of the Bovey Valley, Trendlebere Down and Yarner Wood. It's situated in the east section of Dartmoor National Park near Bovey Tracey and is easily acces...
Exe Estuary Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
National Nature Reserve near the southernmost point of South Devon Slapton Ley is a National Nature Reserve by Torcross in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The largest natural lake in South West England, Slapton Ley is separated from the sea at Start Bay by Slapton Sands (Beach...
Slapton Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Huge shingle beach lining Start Bay Slapton Sands (Beach) is a huge, narrow shingle beach running along the centre of Start Bay. It's within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Behind the beach are Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Torcross Sherman Tank. T...