Things To Do near River Dart Country Park
Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Foot ferry crossing the Teign Estuary between Teignmouth and Shaldon The Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry runs between Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach and Shaldon Beach. Take the ferry from the slipway at the bottom of Lifeboat Lane in Teignmouth or from the landing point on Shaldon Beach. Note...
Teignmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Ferries from Teignmouth Teignmouth sits on the north side of the mouth of the Teign Estuary. Shaldon is located on the south side. A ferry connects the two. Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry Take the ferry that runs between Teignmouth and Shaldon. 'The Teignmouth - Shaldon Ferry is reputed...
Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Some of Tor Bay's finest views Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay) is a stretch of high ground on the north side of Tor Bay. It provides huge views across the bay to Brixham and Berry Head. There's plenty of parking but we'd recommend walking in on the South West Coast Path which is parti...
Broadsands Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Wonderful sweep of red sand in the southern section of The English Riviera Broadsands Beach is a red sand beach south of Goodrington Sands in The English Riviera. The South West Coast Path runs behind the beach on its way south to Elberry Cove and north to Saltern Cove. If you're keen to try w...
Babbacombe South West Coast Path Walk, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Babbacombe The coastal walking around Babbacombe is superb. Head east and south and you're on a relatively short section of coast path from Babbacombe to Torquay that's up there with the best on the South West Coast Path for a populated area. Walk north of Babbacombe...
Ness Cove Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Family beach accessed through a tunnel Ness Cove is a sand and shingle family beach under high red cliffs by the pretty Devon village of Shaldon. Access to the beach is through the short Smugglers Tunnel which has been cut through the rock here. There's a large car park, a pub called The Ness...
The Ness, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Amazing pub location The Ness is a pub at the mouth of the Teign Estuary in Shaldon village. Shaldon is on the Devon coast just north of The English Riviera. There are superb views across the water to Teignmouth and Teignmouth Pier. Beyond those, on a clear day, you'll see the East Devon and Dors...
Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Pretty beach at the back of Teignmouth with top views of Shaldon and the Teign Estuary Teignmouth River Beach, or Teignmouth Back Beach, sits at the back of Teingmouth overlooking the Teign Estuary. Shaldon is across the water. The Teignmouth/Shaldon ferry runs between Teignmouth River Beach/Back...
Smugglers Tunnel, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Tunnel to Ness Cove Beach Smugglers Tunnel is a tunnel running through cliffs on the Devon coast providing access from Shaldon to Ness Cove Beach. Smugglers Tunnel is by Shaldon Zoo and the beautifully located The Ness pub. There's a large car park and public toilets by its entrance....
Shaldon Zoo, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
'The Best Little Zoo in the West' Superb, compact zoo on the outskirts of Shaldon with an exceptionally important collection of primates. A delight to visit. 'Set in an acre of woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon, we look after, and help preserve, some of the rare...
Greenway (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Agatha Christie's holiday home Once Agatha Christie's holiday home, today Greenway is a National Trust property in a glorious setting above the River Dart near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Here you are given a glimpse into the lives of the famous author Agatha Christie and her family. T...
Dart Valley Trail, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Long distance walking trail by the River Dart The Dart Valley Trail is a beautiful long distance trail that runs along the banks of the River Dart and Estuary in South Devon. The trail connects Totnes to Dartmouth on the South Devon coast. Running north west to south east, the Dart Val...
The Dewerstone, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
South Devon and Dartmoor beauty spot The Dewerstone is a well-known beauty spot in the southern section of Dartmoor National Park. It's at the south west end of the Dewerstone Valley. The Dewerstone is known for its climbing routes. The vertical rock faces are marked the Dewerstone Crags...
Templer Way, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Walk connecting Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coast 'The Templer Way is a walking route ... following as closely as possible the line of the Haytor Down Granite Tramways and Stover Canal (Disused), and also the Teign Estuary, linking Haytor on Dartmoor to the sea.' (Source: info...
The Ness (viewpoint Shaldon, Teign Estuary and Teignmouth), Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Extraordinary coastal views The Ness (viewpoint Shaldon, Teign Estuary and Teignmouth) is the headland on the south side of the mouth of the Teign Estuary. The South West Coast Path climbs to the top of the headland and there's a viewing point. The views down to Teignmouth are extraordinary and w...