Things To Do near Hound Tor
Rougemont Castle (Exeter Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The oldest standing castle building in England Rougemont Castle, or Exeter Castle, was built shortly after the Norman Conquest. The main attraction today is the fine gatehouse which is said to be the oldest standing castle building in England. There's an information board by the gatehouse prov...
The Devon Witches, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Last people in England to be executed for witchcraft tried here and hanged The last people in England to be executed for witchcraft were tried and hanged in Exeter. There's a plaque on a wall of the ruined Rougemont Castle that reads: 'THE DEVON WITCHES. IN MEMORY OF Temperance Lloyd Susannah...
English Riviera Global Geopark, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Exeter City Wall Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Exeter's Roman wall Exeter City Wall was 'built by the Romans about 200A.D., since repaired by others. Much of the City Wall still stands, some of it of original Roman workmanship'. (Source: information plaque on the Exeter City Wall, photo provided) Locations on the Exeter City Wall...
Babbacombe Downs and Gardens, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Babbacombe Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Magnificent bay at the north end of The English Riviera The English Riviera is built around Tor Bay. North of Tor Bay is the equally beautiful Babbacombe Bay. Babbacombe Bay pushes up from Hope's Nose and Babbacombe in the direction of Shaldon and Teignmouth at the mouth of the Teign Estuary....
Exeter's Underground Passages, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter Exeter's Underground Passages are medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter. The tunnels were built to supply water to the city. According to the guidebook, 'no similar system of passages can be explored by the public e...
Kirkham House (English Heritage), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Lesser known English Heritage property on The English Riviera 'Late medieval house, restored in the 1960s. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftmanship. Managed in association with the Paignton Heritage Society.' (English Heritage handbook) Location of ...
Powderham Castle and Estate, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Top South Devon family day out Powderham Castle is a top South Devon family day out. The castle is part of the Powderham Estate which also includes a Deer Park Safari, Secret Garden, children's play fort and Birds of Prey exhbitions. Powderham Castle is the family home of the Earl of Devo...
Babbacombe Beach and Harbour, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
One of a number of top beach locations within The English Riviera Babbacombe Beach is a rock, pebble and sand beach beneath Babbacombe Downs and Gardens. It's situated across the water from Oddicombe Beach within Babbacombe Bay. The harbour wall of Babbicombe Harbour sits below The Cary A...
Cary Arms & Spa, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
One of the best pub locations in the Westcountry The setting is glorious. Sat above Babbacombe Beach and Harbour, looking across the water to Oddicombe Beach and Babbacombe Cliff Railway, this is one of the best pub locations in the Westcountry. Highly recommended if you want to combine a pub lun...
Torquay Princess Pier, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Pier on the west side of Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour Torquay Princess Pier is a superb pier on the west side of Torquay Marina. It's lined with benches and leads to the harbour wall from which there are excellent views across Torquay Marina to central Torquay. Access from P...
Exe Estuary Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
River Exe and Exe Estuary The River Exe rises on Exmoor National Park's high moor. It flows through Mid Devon to Exeter where it meets the sea at the Exe Estuary. The Exe Estuary Trail is a multi-use recreational trail that runs around the side of the estuary. You can walk, run or cy...
Western Beacon, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
The Old Sludge Beds Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The River Exe below the M5 Situated between Exeter Canal and the River Exe below the M5 spanning the wetland. 'The Old Sludge Beds are an important wetland nature reserve. There should be lots to see and hear whatever time of year you visit.' Highlights include warbler, Pipistrelle bats, peaco...