Things To Do near Babbacombe Bay
Elberry Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Secluded cove near Brixham Secluded cove between Broadsands Beach and Churston Cove in the southern section of Torbay near Brixham. To visit, we'd recommend walking in on the South West Coast Path from the large car parking area behind Broadsands Beach. Location of Elber...
Brixham Watersports, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Watersports suppliers in and around Brixham Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre. Situated by Brixham Marina. Torbay Sea School on Berry Head Road. Brixham Yacht Club and Brixham Junior Sailing Club by Oxen Cove Car Park. Broadsands Beach Watersports Centre at Broadsands Beach.
Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage), Totnes, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
English Heritage castle ruin near Totnes Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage) is a magnificent castle ruin in a stunning location near Totnes. There are woodland walks and a small lake below the castle. You can also take a break in the restaurant/cafe (great Devon cream teas) an...
Dawlish Warren Beach, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Popular South Devon beach and holiday destination Dawlish Warren Beach backs onto the dunes of Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve. In summer, owing to easy access by train or road, the beach is packed with visitors. To get away from the crowds around the resort centre, walk up the b...
Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
One of the most important wildlife sites in Europe Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve 'is one of the most important wildlife sites in Europe'. It's also exceptionally beautiful and provides magnificent views of the Exe Estuary, Exmouth and the beginning/end of the Jurassic Coast World Heritag...
Golden Hind, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world Replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. 'On December 13th 1577 Franics Drake, 10 officers and some 60 men onboard the Golden Hind together with four other smaller ship...
Brixham Inner Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Magnificent harbour and home to a replica of the Golden Hind Brixham Inner Harbour is a magnificent working harbour and home to a replica of the Golden Hind in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. The harbour is lined with restaurants, pubs...
St Mary's Bay Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Big low tide beach on the southern side of Berry Head and Brixham The coast around the centre of Brixham is lined with small beaches and coves. Head south and you come to the large low tide St Mary's Bay Beach in the shadow of Berry Head and Berry Head National Nature Reserve. Locati...
Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Great local nature reserve by the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve 'contains over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and a substantial variety of wildlife'. (Devon County Council website) We'd recommend following the...
Warren Point, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 8 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...
Exe Estuary and Exmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Man Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Sand and pebble beach between Brixham and Kingswear Man Sands (Beach) is one of a number of sand and pebble beaches on the coastline between Brixham and Kingswear. To the north are the towns of The English Riviera. To the south, beyond Dartmouth, is the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...
Dart Valley Trail, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Long distance walking trail by the River Dart The Dart Valley Trail is a beautiful long distance trail that runs along the banks of the River Dart and Estuary in South Devon. The trail connects Totnes to Dartmouth on the South Devon coast. Running north west to south east, the Dart Val...
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Greenway (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Agatha Christie's holiday home Once Agatha Christie's holiday home, today Greenway is a National Trust property in a glorious setting above the River Dart near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Here you are given a glimpse into the lives of the famous author Agatha Christie and her family. T...