Things To Do near Newton Abbot Racecourse
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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/Kingswear South West Coast Path Walk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Dartmouth/Kingswear Along with Salcombe further down the coast, on sunny days, Dartmouth is up there with the best coastal destinations in the world. In the right conditions, it's an awesome place. We'd recommend experiencing Dartmouth by boat and on foot. For the lat...
Dartmouth Castle Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Ferry running between the centre of Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle A foot passenger ferry runs from the centre of Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Head down to the steps on the embankment south of the pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you to a landing place be...
Best South Devon Castles, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
There are lots of superb castles and forts located in South Devon and on Dartmoor. We list some of the best below. The Westcountry is a relatively small place so we also include other castles in Devon and Cornwall. South Devon Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Dartmouth ...
Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Magnificent castle location Exceptional site at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary offering great views out to sea and back to Dartmouth. Access to the castle is by foot (it's on the South West Coast Path), car or ferry. The Dartmouth Castle Ferry runs frequently from central Dartmou...
Dartmouth Castle Estate, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
'Acres of woodland, coastal paths and castles for you to explore' Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage) is a major South Devon attraction. It sits in Dartmouth Castle Estate at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary. The estate includes Dartmouth Castle, St Petrox Church and a section of the South...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
'Eyes along the coast' Remains of a WW2 battery on the coast near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Built to protect the Dart Estuary and Slapton and Blackpool Sands from enemy invasion.' (Information board on site) Part of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), the 'eyes along the coast'....
Ugborough Beacon, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
One of a number of 'beacons' on the southern border of the Park offering stunning views across South Devon Ugborough Beacon is an impressive collection of granite outcrops to the west of South Brent and east of Harford. To the north east is Brent Hill and to the north the landscape around Avon...
Best South Devon Beaches, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Beach holiday in South Devon South Devon is one of the UK's top destinations for a beach holiday. To help you choose a beach location, we've listed South Devon beaches below. Click through on each recommendation to learn more. We start with our top ten recommendations for South Devon beaches a...
Blackpool Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
One of Devon's most popular family beaches Blackpool Sands is one of Devon's most popular family beaches. Dartmouth is to the north east and Torcross to the south west. Also to the south west are Salcombe and Kingsbridge on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Blackpool Sands is a shingle be...
Western Beacon, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Dartmoor's most southerly beacon Western Beacon is Dartmoor National Park's most southerly beacon or tor. It offers great views down to Ivybridge and across South Devon to the coast. Plymouth's to the west. We'd recommend visiting as part of a walk from the moorland car park by Harford. F...
Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Nudist beach at the northern end of Slapton Sands (Beach) Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands) is at the northern end of Slapton Sands (Beach). Set below dramatic cliffs, it's one of the Westcountry's many nudist beaches. Location of Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands) We've posit...
Drizzle Combe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Part of the Upper Plym Valley (English Heritage) and known for its prehistoric sites Drizzle Combe is a short valley in the southern section of the Dartmoor National Park. It's situated between Burrator Reservoir and the high south moor. Cut by a brook, the area is known for its prehistoric sites...
Start Bay, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
A large, sweeping bay in South Devon Start Bay is one of the Westcountry's most beautiful bays. Lined with stunning beaches, pretty villages and great pubs, it's a popular South Devon visitor destination. Location of Start Bay Part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Be...