Things To Do near Haytor Rocks
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
One of South Devon's, and the Westcountry's, most popular coastal attractions One of South Devon's most popular coastal attractions, Bigbury-on-Sea Beach is a large stretch of sand at the mouth of the River Avon. At low tide, the beach extends to Burgh Island. Across Avon Mouth is the impressive...
Bantham Gastrobus and Gastropizza, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Bringing great street food to one of the UK's best beaches Bantham Gastrobus and Gastropizza vans are located at the western end of the beach car park where sand dunes meet the spectacular Bantham Beach. There's seating and a grassy area. Bantham Surfing Academy is nearby. Location o...
Burgh Island Sea Tractor, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Essential South Devon holiday experience At high tide, a tractor on stilts is used to transport tourists* and guests from mainland South Devon to Burgh Island, its Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel and The Pilchard Inn. The sea tractor crosses Bigbury-on-Sea Beach when the sand's covered in w...
The Pilchard Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Extraordinary views in a remarkable setting The Westcountry is packed with top pubs. Some, like The Old Success Inn at Sennen Cove, have extraordinary views. Others, like Fingle Bridge Inn in the Teign Gorge on Dartmoor, are in remarkable settings. The Pilchard Inn has both. Sited next to the fam...
Best South Devon Pubs, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
With some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK, South Devon has plenty of pubs in very special waterside locations from which to enjoy the views and vibe. Below is a list of some of the best we've come across in years of photographing and researching this part of South West England. ...
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
National Nature Reserve near the southernmost point of South Devon Slapton Ley is a National Nature Reserve by Torcross in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The largest natural lake in South West England, Slapton Ley is separated from the sea at Start Bay by Slapton Sands (Beach...
Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Stunning tidal island on the South Devon coast The setting for several Agatha Christie novels, Burgh Island is located across a stretch of sand (or sea when the tide's in) from Bigbury-on-Sea. The island provides magnificent views of the South Devon coastline. There are man...
Thurlestone South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Thurlestone Thurlestone is a South Devon village on the east side of the River Avon and Estuary. The coast by Thurlestone is lined with beautiful, accessible beaches and the terrrain is easy to walk. The best beach is South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach). We'd...
Start Bay, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 22 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...
Slapton Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Huge shingle beach lining Start Bay Slapton Sands (Beach) is a huge, narrow shingle beach running along the centre of Start Bay. It's within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Behind the beach are Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Torcross Sherman Tank. T...
Plymouth University, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Impressive architecture and sculptures If you're exploring central Plymouth, we'd recommend wandering around the University of Plymouth campus. There's impressive architecture and some top sculptures. The university offers a very different vibe to the touristy Sutton Harbour area or the busy Plym...
Torcross Sherman Tank, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
South Devon's quirkiest landmark and its tragic story Drive the A379 between Slapton Sands (Beach) and Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and you'll see a Sherman tank in the corner of the car park by Torcross. The quirky landmark is associated with a tragic story. The Sherman is a ...
The Box/Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
The Box replaces Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery. Located across the road from the University of Plymouth, it's under development so isn't open to the public.
Start Bay Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Amazing setting towards the centre of Start Bay Start Bay Inn is in the pretty coastal village Torcross in South Devon. The impressive shingle beach Slapton Sands (Beach) runs north and north east of the village and forms part of Start Bay after which the inn is named. Slapton Ley National N...
Plymouth College of Art and Plymouth Arts Cinema, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Plymouth's only independent cinema Plymouth Arts Cinema sits in the Plymouth College of Art's campus. It's Plymouth's only independent cinema. Note that the cinema moved from Plymouth Arts Centre on Looe Street in 2019. Location of Plymouth Arts Cinema Plymouth Arts Cinema is s...