Things To Do near Haytor Rocks
Maidencombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 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...
John Musgrave Heritage Trail, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
35m or 56 km trail around Tor Bay and The English Riviera The John Musgrave Heritage Trail runs from Maidencombe (visit Maidencombe Beach whilst you're there) north of The English Riviera and arcs around to Brixham in the south. Attractions along its route include the stunning ruin of Ber...
Watcombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Wonderful arc of sand and rock below high cliffs and woodland Watcombe Beach is a wonderful arc of sand and rock. It sits below high cliffs in a heavily wooded section of the South Devon coast. There's a cafe/bar and seating area above the beach. You'll also find public loos on site. Whilst...
Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Model village close to the coast at Babbacombe in the The English Riviera This is one of South Devon's most popular family attractions. 'Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future' (Babbacombe Model Village wesbite). P...
Bygones, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Top family and rainy day attraction Bygones is a very popular visitor attraction on the The English Riviera. The attraction includes a life size street with Victorian shops, period display rooms from the Golden Victorian Age, a 28 foot model railway and railwayana, a World War I trench and milita...
Best South Devon Museums, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
South Devon has some great regional museums. We list the best below. Also find listings for National Trust and English Heritage properties. Museums Torre Abbey. A museum and art gallery housed within an ancient abbey, this is up there with the best cultural attractions in South West...
Torre Abbey, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Wonderful museum and art gallery Once the wealthiest abbey of its kind in England, today Torre Abbey is one of the most complete and important examples of an abbey in the country. Open daily all year round, Torre Abbey is in the heart of Torquay within The English Riviera. Follow in the footst...
Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Funicular railway at Babbacombe Funicular railway running between Babbacombe Downs and Gardens and Oddicombe Beach. Babbacombe Cliff Railway has been operating since 1926. Location of Babbacombe Cliff Railway We've positioned Babbacombe Cliff Railway...
Ugborough Beacon, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 12 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...
Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Stunning beach in the north section of the The English Riviera Oddicombe Beach is in a stunning location on an arc of coastline running from Petit Tor Point around to the harbour wall by The Cary Arms. Oddicombe Beach is on the west side of this arc of coastline. Babbacombe Beach and Harbour...
Coryton Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Superb, sandy cove just south of central Dawlish Head south at Dawlish on the South West Coast Path and you walk behind Dawlish Beach to Boat Cove (Beach). Just beyond the rocks there, sat below cliffs, is the superb, sandy Coryton Cove. 'Coryton Cove is one of the most sheltered beaches on th...
English Riviera Global Geopark, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The world's first urban Geopark The English Riviera Geopark was the world's first urban Geopark. It's exceptionally beautiful and fascinating and within one of the UK's hottest tourist destinations. A Geopark is a territory with an internationally important geological and cultural heritag...
Sharpham, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Wine and cheese tasting and tours in South Devon The Sharpham Estate runs along the River Dart at Ashprington just outside Totnes. Sharpham is one of England's foremost quality wine producers. Book yourself a wine and cheese tasting experience or take a tour around the vineyard. Note that...
Boat Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Cove at the southern end of Dawlish Beach Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. At its southern end, protected by a breakwater, is Boat Cove (Beach). As the name suggests, you can take boat trips from this protected cove. Local information boards read: 'Boat trips from Dawlish. Brixham cru...
Babbacombe Downs and Gardens, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Exceptional views of the Devon and Dorset coastlines Area above the cliffs at Babbacombe offering quite exceptional views of the Devon and Dorset coastlines. On a clear day, you'll see Teignmouth and Exmouth. Beneath the cliffs are Babbacombe Beach and Harbour and Oddicombe Beach. Passeng...