Things To Do near Dart Gorge
Dartmouth/Kingswear South West Coast Path Walk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Dartmouth/Kingswear Along with Salcombe further down the coast, on sunny days, Dartmouth is up there with the best coastal destinations in the world. In the right conditions, it's an awesome place. We'd recommend experiencing Dartmouth by boat and on foot. For the lat...
Bantham Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
One of the best beaches in South West England Bantham is a popular and large low tide sandy beach pretty much joining Bigbury-on-Sea Beach when the tide's out. There are stunning views across the sea to Burgh Island and its famous Art Deco hotel. When the sun's out, the local area's packed wit...
Bantham Gastrobus and Gastropizza, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Bringing great street food to one of the UK's best beaches Bantham Gastrobus and Gastropizza vans are located at the western end of the beach car park where sand dunes meet the spectacular Bantham Beach. There's seating and a grassy area. Bantham Surfing Academy is nearby. Location o...
Batten Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth Batten Bay Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth. There are plenty of rockpools to explore and superb views. The beach looks out across Plymouth Sound to Plymouth Breakwater and C...
Mount Batten Point and Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Historical landmark offering great views of Plymouth ‘The large circular tower in front of you is thought to have been built between about 1646 and 1652, probably in response to the threat of war with the Dutch. It was named after William Batten, who had commanded the Parliamentary navy in Plym...
Best South Devon Pubs, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
With some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK, South Devon has plenty of pubs in very special waterside locations from which to enjoy the views and vibe. Below is a list of some of the best we've come across in years of photographing and researching this part of South West England. ...
Newton Creek and the Voss, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Narrow tidal inlet crossed by causeway and ferry/water taxi Newton Creek is a narrow tidal inlet just off the River Yealm in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Newton Ferrers is to the north. Noss Mayo is to the south. You can cross the creek at low tide on a causeway kno...
Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Stunning tidal island on the South Devon coast The setting for several Agatha Christie novels, Burgh Island is located across a stretch of sand (or sea when the tide's in) from Bigbury-on-Sea. The island provides magnificent views of the South Devon coastline. There are man...
Messenger Sculpture, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
The UK's largest bronze sculpture Messenger is the UK's largest bronze sculpture. Craned into place in March 2019, the sculpture sits in front of the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Location of the Messenger The Messenger is located on the Royal Parade in central Plymouth. We've posi...
The Swan Inn Noss Mayo, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Top pub overlooking Noss Creek and Newton Creek There are three pubs situated close together at Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo. The pubs are connected by tidal causeways that cross Noss Creek and Newton Creek. The Swan Inn is on the east side of Noss Creek. Its pub garden overlooks the water and a...
Plymouth The Royal Citadel, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Fortress dominating the high ground between Plymouth Barbican and Plymouth Hoe ‘English Heritage Plymouth Royal Citadel. A bastioned artillery fortress. Construction of the Royal Citadel, designed by King Charles II’s (r. 1660-85) engineer Sir Bernard de Gomme, began in 1665 during the S...
Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Leading Westcountry theatre The Theatre Royal Plymouth is a leading Westcountry theatre. It bills itself as 'the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West'. Location of the Theatre Royal Plymouth The theatr...
Plymouth South West Coast Path Walk, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Plymouth Plymouth is arguably the best located city in the UK. Stand on Plymouth Hoe and you'll see the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines by Plymouth Sound. It's one of the Westcoutry's most famous views. You can follow these coastlines on the South West C...
Noss Creek and the Voss, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Tidal inlet crossed by a causeway with pubs on either side Noss Creek is a narrow tidal inlet just off the River Yealm in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Newton Ferrers is to the north. You can cross the creek at low tide on a causeway known as the Voss. This connects...
Dartmouth Castle Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Ferry running between the centre of Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle A foot passenger ferry runs from the centre of Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Head down to the steps on the embankment south of the pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you to a landing place be...