Things To Do near Torbay/Tor Bay
Torcross Sherman Tank, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
South Devon's quirkiest landmark and its tragic story Drive the A379 between Slapton Sands (Beach) and Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and you'll see a Sherman tank in the corner of the car park by Torcross. The quirky landmark is associated with a tragic story. The Sherman is a ...
Start Bay Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Amazing setting towards the centre of Start Bay Start Bay Inn is in the pretty coastal village Torcross in South Devon. The impressive shingle beach Slapton Sands (Beach) runs north and north east of the village and forms part of Start Bay after which the inn is named. Slapton Ley National N...
The Church House Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Great location near Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and Slapton Sands (Beach) The Church House Inn sits by the A379 in Stokenham by Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and Slapton Sands (Beach). It's a great place to stop if you're touring the area by car. The Church House Inn faces...
Torcross South West Coast Path Walk, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Torcross The South West Coast Path can be broken down into sections that have distinct characteristics. Exmoor, the Hartland Peninsula and North Cornwall are, for example, rugged with very steep ascents and descents. The South West Coast Path at Torcross in Start Bay...
River Dart Country Park, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 13 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...
Warren Point, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Great beach walk with views Warren Point is at the north eastern end of the sand spit that pushes out from Dawlish Warren into the mouth of the Exe Estuary. It provides superb views of the estuary, Exmouth and start of the Dorset and East Devon Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site which is commo...
Widdicombe Ley, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Small lake, or 'ley', behind Bee Sands (Beach) in Start Bay Widdicombe Ley is a small lake, or 'ley', located behind Bee Sands (Beach) in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The much larger Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve is to the north. Hall Sands (Beach) and Hallsands ar...
Exe Estuary and Exmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Ferries in the Exe Estuary and from Exmouth Ferries run from numerous places in the Exe Estuary. These include Starcross, The Turf pub, Topsham and Exmouth. Starcross/Exmouth Ferry A ferry runs between Starcross and Exmouth. In Starcross, head for the railway station. Cross the...
Bee Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Long shingle beach with pub and beach cafe Bee Sands (Beach) is a long shingle beach towards the southern section of Start Bay. The beach backs onto the pretty coastal village Beesands. There's plenty of parking available behind Bee Sands (Beach) although we'd recommend walking in on the South...
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Education and Visitor Centre, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Learn about the types of ponies you'll see on Dartmoor Dartmoor National Park is known for its moorland ponies. Spend time on Dartmoor and it's difficult not to see ponies grazing or wandering the moors. These ponies come in a huge variety of colours, shapes and sizes. This variety can be co...
The Cricket Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Start Bay and its many shingle beaches are part of the South Devon AONB. The coast at Start Bay is lined with a number of gorgeous villages that provide top views of the area. Beesands is one such village. The Cricket Inn is on the seafront in Beesands. The main photo in this listing is what you see...
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 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. 14 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...
Hall Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Shingle beach near Start Point Hall Sands (Beach) is a shingle beach near Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse in the southern section of Start Bay. When visiting this part of South Devon, most people head for Blackpool Sands (Beach) or Slapton Sands (Beach). We'd recommend making the effort...
Spitchwick, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 15 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...