Things To Do near Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum
Hound Tor, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Lustleigh Cleave, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Stunning cleave or valley in the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park Lustleigh Cleave is a stunning, steep-sided valley near Bovey Tracey and the A38. It's great for walks and the upper section offers huge views of South Devon and Dartmoor National Park. Location of Lustleigh C...
Pennywell Farm, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Great day out for families with young kids Pennywell Farm is a great day out for families with young kids. There's a huge range of things to do and animals to meet. Thankfully, all these activities are packed into a relatively small area which helps prevent tired legs. The farm animals are the fo...
Elberry Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Spitchwick, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Distinctive South Devon landmark providing great views Haldon Belvedere, or Lawrence Castle, rises from Haldon Forest in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. You catch sight of it from all directions, for example wh...
Churston Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Picturesque cove a short walk from Brixham Churston Cove (Beach) is a deep low tide beach in the southern section of The English Riviera. It's one of a number of lesser visited beaches on this stretch of coastline. To visit, take the South West Coast Path from Brixham Inner Harbour and follow...
Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Excellent views of Brixham and The English Riviera Breakwater with a lighthouse at its end providing excellent walking and views of Brixham. Brixham Breakwater runs along Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. Brixham Breakwater Beach is on the east side of the wall. Location of&n...
Fishcombe Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Cove on the edge of Brixham Fishcombe Cove is a beach between Battery Gardens and Churston Cove on the outskirts of Brixham. Fishcombe Cove Cafe is situated at the back of the beach. To visit, walk in on the South West Coast Path from Freshwater Quarry Car Park on the edge of Brixham. &n...
Warren Point, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 10 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. 10 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...
Brixham Breakwater Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Pebble beach near the centre of Brixham Brixham Breakwater Beach is a pebble beach on the east side of Brixham Breakwater. There's a cafe and facilities behind the beach. We'd recommend wandering around the side of Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour to get to the beach. There's limited parkin...
Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse Sandwiched between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, a great place to watch boats come and go. Brixham Breakwater Beach is by the outer harbour and Berry Head is a little further on via the South W...
Brixham Heritage Fishing Fleet, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world Brixham was once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world. Today, visitors can see six of these moored in Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. 'Brixham Harbour ... during the late 19th...
Brixham Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Brixham There are many kiosks at Brixham Inner Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day you visit. Ferries from Brixham Ferries run across Tor Bay to Torquay and Paignton. Western Lady Ferry Service provides the Western...