Things To Do near Buckfast Abbey
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
One of the UK's most stunning railway journeys 'Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line, with steam trains running for 7 miles in Great Western tradition from Paignton along the spectacular Tor Bay coast to Churston and on through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kin...
Brixham Inner Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Magnificent harbour and home to a replica of the Golden Hind Brixham Inner Harbour is a magnificent working harbour and home to a replica of the Golden Hind in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. The harbour is lined with restaurants, pubs...
Brixham Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 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...
Brixham Watersports, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Watersports suppliers in and around Brixham Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre. Situated by Brixham Marina. Torbay Sea School on Berry Head Road. Brixham Yacht Club and Brixham Junior Sailing Club by Oxen Cove Car Park. Broadsands Beach Watersports Centre at Broadsands Beach.
Brixham Heritage Fishing Fleet, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world Brixham was once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world. Today, visitors can see six of these moored in Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. 'Brixham Harbour ... during the late 19th...
Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse Sandwiched between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, a great place to watch boats come and go. Brixham Breakwater Beach is by the outer harbour and Berry Head is a little further on via the South W...
Brixham South West Coast Path Walk, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Brixham Brixham is one of the UK's most important and beautiful fishing ports at the southern end of Torbay. Follow the South West Coast Path east and then south and you'll leave the busy port and walk high cliffs on your way to the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary...
Brixham Breakwater Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Pebble beach near the centre of Brixham Brixham Breakwater Beach is a pebble beach on the east side of Brixham Breakwater. There's a cafe and facilities behind the beach. We'd recommend wandering around the side of Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour to get to the beach. There's limited parkin...
Shoalstone Outdoor Pool, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
One of many superb outdoor pools along the Westcountry coast Explore the Westcountry coast and you'll come across lots of outdoor pools. Some are small with squat walls that retain sea water at low tide. Others are large public pools. Shoalstone Outdoor Pool is an example of the latter. Situ...
Dartmouth/Kingswear South West Coast Path Walk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Go Ape Haldon Forest, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Fun outdoor adventure activity at Haldon Forest Park Move through the canopy of trees high above the forest floor using walkways, swings and zip wires at Haldon Forest Park. There are a couple of options. Go Ape Tree Top Adventure is aimed at visitors aged 10 or above. Go Ape Tree Top Jun...
Dartmouth Castle Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Dartmouth Castle Estate, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
'Acres of woodland, coastal paths and castles for you to explore' Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage) is a major South Devon attraction. It sits in Dartmouth Castle Estate at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary. The estate includes Dartmouth Castle, St Petrox Church and a section of the South...
Best South Devon Castles, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
There are lots of superb castles and forts located in South Devon and on Dartmoor. We list some of the best below. The Westcountry is a relatively small place so we also include other castles in Devon and Cornwall. South Devon Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Dartmouth ...
Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Magnificent castle location Exceptional site at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary offering great views out to sea and back to Dartmouth. Access to the castle is by foot (it's on the South West Coast Path), car or ferry. The Dartmouth Castle Ferry runs frequently from central Dartmou...