Things To Do near River Dart Country Park
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Much photographed viewing point in The English Riviera Thatcher Rock is a small island off the northern coast of Tor Bay in The English Riviera. It's close to Hope's Nose, Thatcher Point and Meadfoot Beach. Whilst it's visible for miles around, we'd suggest you follow the South West Coast Path...
River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor' The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor'. The River Dart rises as two tributaries on the high moors of the northern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. The East River Dart begins in the area around Hangingstone Hill. The West River Dart begins close to Cut Hill and Fur Tor. These tr...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...
Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Boat trips from South Devon's major coastal holiday destinations There are many boat trips you can take in South Devon. Most leave the major coastal holiday destinations such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Brixham, Torquay and Plymouth. Some follow popular routes and run regularly. Others are more...
Churston Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Picturesque cove a short walk from Brixham Churston Cove (Beach) is a deep low tide beach in the southern section of The English Riviera. It's one of a number of lesser visited beaches on this stretch of coastline. To visit, take the South West Coast Path from Brixham Inner Harbour and follow...
Fishcombe Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Cove on the edge of Brixham Fishcombe Cove is a beach between Battery Gardens and Churston Cove on the outskirts of Brixham. Fishcombe Cove Cafe is situated at the back of the beach. To visit, walk in on the South West Coast Path from Freshwater Quarry Car Park on the edge of Brixham. &n...
Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Excellent views of Brixham and The English Riviera Breakwater with a lighthouse at its end providing excellent walking and views of Brixham. Brixham Breakwater runs along Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. Brixham Breakwater Beach is on the east side of the wall. Location of&n...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The main River Dart crossing for vehicles Dartmouth Higher Ferry is the main River Dart crossing point for vehicles. It's at the north end of town by the Dart Marina Yacht Harbour and connects sections of the A379. The River Dart is a formidable barrier between The English Riviera and the...
Coryton Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 15 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...
Dartmouth The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
One of South Devon's great buildings South Devon has some great buildings. One of the best is in the heart of Dartmouth near Dartmouth Harbour. Dated 1635 and 1640, it's 'one of a row of merchants' houses, now a shop and museum with accommodation above' (British Listed Buildings website). Dart...
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Excellent local museum in central Dartmouth 'A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuilding...
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
The best place to people watch in South Devon A long embankment lines the west side of the River Dart and Estuary in Dartmouth. It's arguably the best place to people watch in South Devon. Given its length, Dartmouth Embankment is split into two. North Embankment pushes up to Dartmoor Hig...
Golden Hind, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world Replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. 'On December 13th 1577 Franics Drake, 10 officers and some 60 men onboard the Golden Hind together with four other smaller ship...
Dartmouth St Saviour Church, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales St Saviour's Church dominates the skyline in the lower section of Dartmouth by Dartmouth Harbour. The narrow streets around the church are lined with beautiful buildings. Whilst exploring the area, visit the church to discover more about it's connection to one of the gr...
Brixham Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Brixham There are many kiosks at Brixham Inner Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day you visit. Ferries from Brixham Ferries run across Tor Bay to Torquay and Paignton. Western Lady Ferry Service provides the Western...