Things To Do near River Dart Country Park
Compton Castle (National Trust), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
National Trust property located behind The English Riviera and south of Newton Abbot in Devon Compton Castle (National Trust) is an extraordinary building and something you'd expect to see in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. There are restricted opening hours so please see the National Trust...
Drizzle Combe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Part of the Upper Plym Valley (English Heritage) and known for its prehistoric sites Drizzle Combe is a short valley in the southern section of the Dartmoor National Park. It's situated between Burrator Reservoir and the high south moor. Cut by a brook, the area is known for its prehistoric sites...
The Miniature Pony Centre, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Essential South Devon and Dartmoor visiting if you have young kids A Dartmoor highlight for young children, The Miniature Pony Centre's just south west of Moretonhampstead on the B3212 which cuts across the National Park. Location of The Miniature Pony Centre We've positioned ...
Western Beacon, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Sharpham, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Occombe Farm, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Working farm and visitor attraction on the edge of The English Riviera Occombe Farm is a working farm and visitor attraction on the edge of The English Riviera. In addition to farm animals, there's a nature trail, kitchen garden and cafe. It's a perfect day out if you have young kids. Note tha...
Canonteign Falls, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Canonteign Falls is a popular family day out on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Visit 'England's highest waterfall' in the beautiful Canonteign Falls Country Park near Bovey Tracey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. Location of Canonteign Falls We'v...
Cockington Court and Craft Centre, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Mansion at the heart of Cockington Country Park Cockington Court is the old mansion house at the heart of Cockington Country Park. Today, its buildings host a wide range of craft and art studios and independent retailers. Buy glass, metal, slate and jewellery all worked on site. There's also...
Coombe Cellars, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Wonderful pub location on the Teign Estuary Located on the south side of the Teign Estuary with super views east to the coast and west to Dartmoor National Park. Location of Coombe Cellars We've positioend Coombe Cellars on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to s...
Cockington Country Park, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
English Riviera Country Park Cockington Country Park is a superb and very popular country park close to the sea front and Torquay in The English Riviera. It's packed with places to eat and drink, craft and art studios and independent retailers. There are galleries, scultpures in a walled gar...
Sheeps Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Dominating the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir Sheeps Tor dominates the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir. It rises steeply from the plantations that fringe the water and is topped by huge rocky outcrops and crags that are popular with climbers. Given its height and relative isolation, the 36...
Leather Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Miniature version of Snowdonia National Park's superb Tryfan If you're familiar with the mountains of Snowdonia National Park, Leather Tor is a miniature version of the superb Tryfan. A fin of rock rising steeply from the surrounding moorland, Leather Tor is great for a scramble. It als...
Kirkham House (English Heritage), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 11 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 ...
Paignton Zoo, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
One of The English Riviera's most popular tourist attractions Brilliant zoo on the outskirts of Paignton. Paignton Zoo is one of The English Riviera's and South Devon's most popular tourist attractions. There's an extraordinary range of animals including gorillas, tigers and giraffes. It's a big...
River Teign and Estuary, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
From Dartmoor's north moor to the South Devon coast at Teignmouth and Shaldon One of Dartmoor's most beautiful rivers, the Teign rises in two places on the National Park's north moor. The North Teign River and South Teign River then meet near Chagford. Downstream of Chagford, the River Te...