Things To Do near Saddles & Paddles
The Ness (viewpoint Shaldon, Teign Estuary and Teignmouth), Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Extraordinary coastal views The Ness (viewpoint Shaldon, Teign Estuary and Teignmouth) is the headland on the south side of the mouth of the Teign Estuary. The South West Coast Path climbs to the top of the headland and there's a viewing point. The views down to Teignmouth are extraordinary and w...
Shaldon Zoo, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
'The Best Little Zoo in the West' Superb, compact zoo on the outskirts of Shaldon with an exceptionally important collection of primates. A delight to visit. 'Set in an acre of woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon, we look after, and help preserve, some of the rare...
Smugglers Tunnel, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Tunnel to Ness Cove Beach Smugglers Tunnel is a tunnel running through cliffs on the Devon coast providing access from Shaldon to Ness Cove Beach. Smugglers Tunnel is by Shaldon Zoo and the beautifully located The Ness pub. There's a large car park and public toilets by its entrance....
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The leading summer jumping raceecourse in the UK Marketed as 'the leading summer jumping racecourse in the UK', Newton Abbot Racecourse is located at the head of the Teign Estuary between Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton. Exeter Racecourse is to the north by Haldon Forest Park. Loca...
Ness Cove Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Family beach accessed through a tunnel Ness Cove is a sand and shingle family beach under high red cliffs by the pretty Devon village of Shaldon. Access to the beach is through the short Smugglers Tunnel which has been cut through the rock here. There's a large car park, a pub called The Ness...
Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Fascinating local museum telling the stories of the people who shaped this part of South Devon Situated in the heart of town, Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum tells the stories of the people who shaped this part of South Devon. Meet George Templer and Dr Ivy Williams, Will...
The Miniature Pony Centre, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Essential South Devon and Dartmoor visiting if you have young kids A Dartmoor highlight for young children, The Miniature Pony Centre's just south west of Moretonhampstead on the B3212 which cuts across the National Park. Location of The Miniature Pony Centre We've positioned ...
Labrador Bay, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Superb coastal walking and views Labrador Bay is located between the mouth of the Teign Estuary at Teignmouth/Shaldon and Babbacombe. It's a beautiful, very hilly and wooded section of coastline that's unlike anything else on the South Devon coast. There's a large car parking area towards the...
Labrador Bay RSPB Nature Reserve, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
RSPB nature reserve on the South Devon coast between Teignmouth and Babbacombe Labrador Bay RSPB Nature Reserve sits on the South Devon coast south of Teignmouth/Shaldon and north of Babbacombe. The nature reserve takes its name from Labrador Bay over which it looks. 'Purchased to help se...
Hound Tor, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Impressive, popular and very easily accessible Dartmoor tor One of Dartmoor's most impressive and popular tors, Hound Tor is located in the east section of the National Park across the valley from Haytor Rocks. As is the case with Haytor Rocks, Hound Tor is very easily accessible. &n...
Haytor Rocks, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Bradley (National Trust), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Medieval manor house on the outskirts of Newton Abbot Bradley is a medieval manor house situated in Bradley Estate on the outskirts of Newton Abbot. It 'lies in the River Lemon Valley and covers 100 acres of hay meadows, old orchards, hedgerows and woodlands'. (Information board on site) As is...
The Thatched Tavern, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Great pub near Maidencombe Beach Maidencombe is a small village on the Devon coast just north of The English Riviera. The Thatched Tavern is located within Maidencombe. It's a short, sharp walk from the pub to Maidencombe Beach. Whilst the walk to Maidencombe Beach is lovely, if you fancy some...
Maidencombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Small sand and shingle beach Maidencombe Beach is a small sand and shingle beach beneath high cliffs on the South Devon coast between Teignmouth/Shaldon and Babbacombe. It's overlooked by the 'Beach Cafe'. There's a reasonable amount of parking just down the road from the pub in the...
Babbacombe Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Magnificent bay at the north end of The English Riviera The English Riviera is built around Tor Bay. North of Tor Bay is the equally beautiful Babbacombe Bay. Babbacombe Bay pushes up from Hope's Nose and Babbacombe in the direction of Shaldon and Teignmouth at the mouth of the Teign Estuary....