Things To Do near The Turf
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 21 miles away)
Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...
Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 21 miles away)
Boat trips from South Devon's major coastal holiday destinations There are many boat trips you can take in South Devon. Most leave the major coastal holiday destinations such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Brixham, Torquay and Plymouth. Some follow popular routes and run regularly. Others are more...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
The main River Dart crossing for vehicles Dartmouth Higher Ferry is the main River Dart crossing point for vehicles. It's at the north end of town by the Dart Marina Yacht Harbour and connects sections of the A379. The River Dart is a formidable barrier between The English Riviera and the...
Avon Dam Reservoir, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Magnificent reservoir on Dartmoor's south moor Avon Dam Reservoir is one of the many beautiful and much visited reservoirs in Dartmoor. It's situated in the south eastern section of the National Park towards the edge of Dartmoor's south moor. The Abbot's Way, as marked on the Ordnance Sur...
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
The best place to people watch in South Devon A long embankment lines the west side of the River Dart and Estuary in Dartmouth. It's arguably the best place to people watch in South Devon. Given its length, Dartmouth Embankment is split into two. North Embankment pushes up to Dartmoor Hig...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
One of the Westcountry's great National Trust properties Unless you're staying in the Dartmouth/Brixham area, Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) can be difficult to get to. You have to cross the River Dart or deal with often heavy traffic in The English Riviera. That said, make the effort as this...
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Excellent local museum in central Dartmouth 'A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuilding...
Dartmouth The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
One of South Devon's great buildings South Devon has some great buildings. One of the best is in the heart of Dartmouth near Dartmouth Harbour. Dated 1635 and 1640, it's 'one of a row of merchants' houses, now a shop and museum with accommodation above' (British Listed Buildings website). Dart...
Dartmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Dartmouth Embankment Many ferries and boat trips run from Dartmouth Embankment which is located on the west side of the River Dart and Estuary. There are plenty of information boards and kiosks on the southern section of Dartmouth Embankment and around Dartmouth Har...
Dartmouth St Saviour Church, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales St Saviour's Church dominates the skyline in the lower section of Dartmouth by Dartmouth Harbour. The narrow streets around the church are lined with beautiful buildings. Whilst exploring the area, visit the church to discover more about it's connection to one of the gr...
Dartmouth The Cherub Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
The oldest building in Dartmouth The Cherub Inn is the oldest building in Dartmouth. It's also a pub which is great news if you're into culture and history! The extraordinary building dates from 1380. Location of The Cherub Inn We've positioned The Cherub Inn on Google maps. Zo...
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
One of the UK's most stunning railway journeys 'Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line, with steam trains running for 7 miles in Great Western tradition from Paignton along the spectacular Tor Bay coast to Churston and on through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kin...
Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Car and foot ferry running from the centre of Dartmouth to Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry runs between Dartmouth and Kingswear. It's a small ferry but takes cars in addition to foot passengers. Head down to the slipway at Lower Street near Bayard's Cove Fort towards the centre of town. Note t...
Dartmouth Bayard's Cove Fort, Bayard's Cove and the Pilgrim Fathers, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Fort and the Pilgrim Fathers Bayard's Cove and its fort are located by Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry just south of Dartmouth Embankment. There are superb views across the water to Kingswear and down the River Dart and Estuary to Dartmouth Castle. In addition to its natural beauty, striking a...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
South Devon coastal landmark visible from miles around A local information board reads: 'THE DAYMARK. THE DAYMARK IS 25 MTRS HIGH AND WAS BUILT IN 1864 AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID. IT IS OWNED & MANAGED BY THE DART HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS.' Location of The Daymark Tower We've positio...