Things To Do near Haytor Rocks
Wembury Point Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Small beach at Wembury Point There's a small beach at Wembury Point west of Wembury Beach and Wembury Marine Centre. When visiting, you'll notice the remains of a wall which appears to be have been one of the many sea pools* that you find in South West England. When the tide rises,...
East Portlemouth (viewpoint to Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Classic view of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary If you're spending a good chunk of holiday time in the Salcombe area then we'd recommend heading to the various viewpoints around the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Snapes Point and Sharp Tor provide exceptional views. The viewpoint fro...
Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Magnificent house and country park on the west side of Plymouth Mount Edgcumbe is a magnificent house and country park across the water from Plymouth Royal William Yard. To explore, take the Cremyll/Plymouth Ferry. Ferries also run from Plymouth Barbican. Location of Mou...
Hall Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Shingle beach near Start Point Hall Sands (Beach) is a shingle beach near Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse in the southern section of Start Bay. When visiting this part of South Devon, most people head for Blackpool Sands (Beach) or Slapton Sands (Beach). We'd recommend making the effort...
Mill Bay Beach (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Idyllic sandy beach​ Mill Bay Beach (National Trust) is an idyllic, sandy beach on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Salcombe and the ruins of English Heritage's Salcombe Castle are across the water to the north and west. Cliffs and woodland rise around the beach to the east...
The Winking Prawn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Exceptionally popular beach cafe behind North Sands (Beach) in Salcombe 'What started as a beach cafe is now ... well, a very busy shabby chic beach cafe (source: The Winking Prawn).' An accurate description of a great place in a magnificent location! Location of The Winking Prawn...
North Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Deep, low-tide sand beach by The Winking Prawn North Sands (Beach) is one of a number of beautiful sand beaches and coves that line the lower section of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. With a large car park behind the beach, it's particularly popular with families. Location of Nort...
Hallsands Lost Village/Ruined Village, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Lost coastal village in one of the most remote areas of South Devon at the southern end of Start Bay Start Bay arcs from the mouth of the Dart Estuary down through Torcross to Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse. At the southern end of Start Bay are Hallsands and Hall Sands (Beach). South of t...
Plymouth Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Prominent feature in Plymouth Sound Spend time in Plymouth or the nearby South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines and you'll see a breakwater near the mouth of Plymouth Sound. This is Plymouth Breakwater. Plymouth Breakwater is ‘1560 metres long and 13 metres wide at the top. Building of the...
Salcombe Castle (English Heritage), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
A ruined castle by North Sands (Beach) close to the centre of Salcombe 'This Royalist fort was the last in England to hold out against Cromwell's forces [during the English Civil War].' (Source: information board on site) Location of Salcombe Castle (English Heritage)...
Sunny Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Beach by the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Sunny Cove (Beach) is one of a number of sandy beaches lining the east side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. To the north east are Mill Bay Beach (National Trust) and East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Co...
Bolberry Down, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Breathtaking National Trust coastline The coastline west of the Salcombe Kingsbrigde Estuary is wild and beautiful. Arguably the most impressive section is Bolberry Down. It's high ground above the sea so the views are huge. Location of Bolberry Down The hamlet Bolberry is situate...
Salcombe/East Portlemouth South West Coast Path Walk, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Salcombe/East Portlemouth On sunny days, Salcombe is up there with the best destinations in the world. It can be an extraordinary experience in the right conditions. Arguably the best way to appreciate its beauty is on foot walking the South West Coast Path which...
South Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)
Superb, small beach with great facilities and a sea tractor/water taxi South Sands (Beach) is a sandy beach with great facilities and views out across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Hire watersports equipment, relax in the beach cafe, enjoy food at the restaurant or stay at South Sands Hotel....
South Sands Sea Tractor/Taxi, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)
Sea tractor and water taxi At South Sands (Beach), a sea tractor takes visitors from the beach to a water taxi out in the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary which then runs to/from Salcombe centre. It's an essential Salcombe experience when on holiday in South Devon. Location of ...