Things To Do near Dart Gorge
Exeter Medieval Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Medieval Exeter Exeter is home to a wealth of medieval buildings. Follow the Exeter Medieval Trail to learn more about the city's past. Locations on Exeter Medieval Trail Exeter Medieval Trail runs past Castle Street, Cathedral Yard, Southernhay, Wynard's Almshouses, Smyther...
Rougemont Castle (Exeter Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 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. 19 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...
Hope Cove South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Hope Cove Head north of Hope Cove and you are on a relatively gentle stretch of coastline lined with top beaches. Head south and east and you're walking wild, high cliffs way above the sea on your way to the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. The two routes ha...
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
National Nature Reserve near the southernmost point of South Devon Slapton Ley is a National Nature Reserve by Torcross in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The largest natural lake in South West England, Slapton Ley is separated from the sea at Start Bay by Slapton Sands (Beach...
River Exe and Estuary, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
From Exmoor National Park to the South Devon coast Rising on the high moors of Exmoor National Park north west of Simonsbath, the River Exe arcs south east towards the Dulverton area on the fringe of the Park before flowing south through Tiverton to Exeter. From there, the river runs into the Exe...
Exeter City Wall Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Exeter's Underground Passages, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Hope Cove Mouthwell Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Compact and sheltered family beach on the north side of Hope Cove Hope Cove Mouthwell Beach is a compact and sheltered family beach on the north side of Hope Cove below the Hope and Anchor Inn, The Cove Cafe Bar and the village shop. A slipway leads down to the sand. Kids...
Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Crossing the River Exe and Estuary A ferry runs from Ferry Road in Topsham across to Topsham Lock. Further south, another ferry runs from Topsham across to The Turf pub. Location of Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry We've positioned Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry on Google maps....
Hope and Anchor Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Super coastal village pub location near two beaches Hope Cove is a beautiful village in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At low tide, there's a large sand beach at Hope Cove Harbour Beach. To the north, beyond a rocky point that juts out into the sea, is Hope Cove Mouthwel...
The Cove Cafe Bar, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Cool cafe bar in Hope Cove The Cove Cafe Bar is a cool cafe bar by Hope Cove Mouthwell Beach and next door to the Hope and Anchor Inn. It's one of our favourite places to relax and warm up out of the holiday season when South Devon is relatively quiet. It's a great spot for a break w...
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Nature reserve by the mouth of the Exe Estuary at Exmouth Exmouth sits on the mouth of the Exe Estuary. Exmouth Local Nature Reserve covers the estuary by the town. 'Designated due to the highly productive mudflats and eelgrass beds, which provide a rich food source for birds.' (Information bo...
Hope Cove Harbour Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Stunning sandy beach sheltered by a harbour wall Hope Cove Harbour Beach is a stunning sandy beach. At low tide, it arcs from the harbour wall in the north section of the beach all the way down to where the South West Coast Path climbs to Bolt Tail. There are public toilets behind the bea...
Slapton Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Huge shingle beach lining Start Bay Slapton Sands (Beach) is a huge, narrow shingle beach running along the centre of Start Bay. It's within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Behind the beach are Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Torcross Sherman Tank. T...