Things To Do near Torquay South West Coast Path Walk
Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Plymouth Sound fortifications Plymouth and Plymouth Sound are lined with fortifications. On the east side of Plymouth Sound, near the mouth of the bay, are Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort. Please note that these are *not* visitor attractions. Bovisand Fort, Bro...
Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Famous city centre with its 1950s architecture and town planning Both Exeter and Plymouth were heavily bombed during WWII. At the heart of modern Plymouth is the city centre's 1950s architecture and town planning. Location of Plymouth City Centre Plymouth City Centre sits behind P...
Bovisand Pier, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Pier near the popular Bovisand Beach Bovisand Beach is a popular South Devon beach near Plymouth. It sits below a large car parking area by Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort. Bovisand Pier juts out into Plymouth Sound by Bovisand Fort. Location of Bovisand Pier...
Plymouth Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Iconic Plymouth landmark This iconic landmark building on Plymouth Hoe was designed by John Smeaton. You can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy awesome views of Plymouth, Plymouth Sound, South Devon and East Cornwall. ‘This Lighthouse was built between 1756 and 1759 on the Eddystone...
Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Plymouth's famous waterfornt area Plymouth Hoe is a famous waterfront area in Plymouth providing stunning views across Plymouth Sound to sections of the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines. Location of Plymouth Hoe We've positioned Plymouth Hoe on Google maps so zoom in on th...
Messenger Sculpture, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
The UK's largest bronze sculpture Messenger is the UK's largest bronze sculpture. Craned into place in March 2019, the sculpture sits in front of the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Location of the Messenger The Messenger is located on the Royal Parade in central Plymouth. We've posi...
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
One of Plymouth's most famous inhabitants and first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue is located on Plymouth Hoe, close to Plymouth Smeaton's Tower with views across Plymouth Sound. Plymouth Hoe is said to be where Francis Drake was playi...
Plymouth Tinside Lido, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Art Deco glory and modern swimming pool ‘Tinside Lido is now faithfully restored to its former art deco glory, but with all the facilities you would expect of a modern swimming pool. There is a large outdoor salt water pool and a sun bathing terrace. Refreshments are available and picnics...
Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Leading Westcountry theatre The Theatre Royal Plymouth is a leading Westcountry theatre. It bills itself as 'the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West'. Location of the Theatre Royal Plymouth The theatr...
Plymouth Beaches and Foreshore, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Beaches lining Plymouth Sound and the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines People often search for information on beaches in and around Plymouth. There are a number of small beaches on the Plymouth foreshore. Larger beaches line Plymouth Sound. Some of the best local beaches are a little furt...
Plymouth Sound, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Huge bay by Plymouth flanked by the South Devon and East Cornwall coastline Also known as The Sound, Plymouth Sound is a bay by Plymouth arcing from Wembury through Plymouth Hoe to Penlee Point in Cornwall. It contains Plymouth Breakwater and Drake's Island. Plymouth Sound can be approa...
Plymouth Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Prominent feature in Plymouth Sound Spend time in Plymouth or the nearby South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines and you'll see a breakwater near the mouth of Plymouth Sound. This is Plymouth Breakwater. Plymouth Breakwater is ‘1560 metres long and 13 metres wide at the top. Building of the...
Plymouth Royal William Yard, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Plymouth's foodie destination Plymouth Royal William Yard is an impressive redevelopment of an early nineteenth century 'victualling yard'. Clearly, Plymouth was an immensely important naval base. The Royal Navy needed supplies. Food, drink and other supplies were stored in Royal William Yar...
Plymouth Devil's Point Park, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Brilliant waterside park by Plymouth Royal William Yard At Plymouth, the River Tamar runs through the Hamoaze towards Plymouth Sound. Where the water channel narrows are Devil's Point and Wilderness Point. Devil's Point is on the Plymouth/Devon side of the water. Wilderness Point is on the Mount...
Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Magnificent house and country park on the west side of Plymouth Mount Edgcumbe is a magnificent house and country park across the water from Plymouth Royal William Yard. To explore, take the Cremyll/Plymouth Ferry. Ferries also run from Plymouth Barbican. Location of Mou...