Things To Do near Buckfast Abbey

Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

One of the Westcountry's great National Trust properties Unless you're staying in the Dartmouth/Brixham area, Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) can be difficult to get to. You have to cross the River Dart or deal with often heavy traffic in The English Riviera. That said, make the effort as this...

Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Nudist beach at the northern end of Slapton Sands (Beach) Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands) is at the northern end of Slapton Sands (Beach). Set below dramatic cliffs, it's one of the Westcountry's many nudist beaches.   Location of Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands) We've posit...

Wonwell Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Tidal sand beach on the east side of the Erme Estuary Wonwell Beach is a tidal sand beach on the east side of the Erme Estuary. Coastgaurd's Beach and Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach are across the water. All three beaches are nice and big when the tide's out. To the north, you...

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...

Boat Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Cove at the southern end of Dawlish Beach Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. At its southern end, protected by a breakwater, is Boat Cove (Beach). As the name suggests, you can take boat trips from this protected cove. Local information boards read: 'Boat trips from Dawlish. Brixham cru...

Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach is a deep sandy beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary. Local information boards refer to it as Mothecombe Beach. Ordnance Survey uses Meadowsfoot Beach. At low tide, the sand is exposed around Owen's Hill and Owen's Point...

Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

'Eyes along the coast' Remains of a WW2 battery on the coast near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Built to protect the Dart Estuary and Slapton and Blackpool Sands from enemy invasion.' (Information board on site) Part of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), the 'eyes along the coast'....

Dawlish Water, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Home to Dawlish's famous black swans Dawlish Water is a waterway that runs through the centre of Dawlish on its way to the sea. Local boards provide information on 'the waterfowl of Dawlish Water' but it's known for its black swans. It's a beautiful location. Dawlish Lawn is on the north...

Dawlish Beach, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Long beach lining the coast at Dawlish Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. The Devon Line Railway runs behind it. Inland are Dawlish Water and Dawlish Lawn. Follow the South West Coast Path south of central Dawlish and you come to Boat Cove (Beach) and Coryton Cove. Follow the South West...

Ayrmer Cove (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Woderful, secluded cove just west of Challaborough and Bigbury-on-Sea Ayrmer Cove (Beach) is a shingle beach running into sand when the tide's out. There are extraordinary rock formations and sheer cliff faces on the west side of the cove. Footpaths lead inland to Ringmore or along...

Challaborough Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Sandy beach at Challaborough by Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island Challaborough is a sandy beach on the South Devon coast providing great views across the sea to Burgh Island. There's a popular holiday park behind the beach so there are good facilities on site including a bar, fish and chips shop a...

River Avon and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

From the highest point on Dartmoor's south moor to the iconic Burgh Island The River Avon rises at Avon Head on the side of Ryder's Hill which is the highest point on the southern high moorland plateau of Dartmoor National Park. From Avon Head, the river runs south towards Huntingdon Warren befor...

Bigbury-on-Sea/Bantham Ferry, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'River Avon Ferry Service The Avon Ferry operates a seasonal passenger service running from Cockleridge Ham to Bantham. Ferry information. The Avon Ferry operates a seasonal service running from Cockle...

Bantham Quay, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Quayside location as beautiful as Bantham's famous beach Huge numbers of people head to Bantham Beach throughout the year. It's one of the UK's best and most beautiful beaches. Fewer people explore the River Avon and Estuary that runs between Bantham Beach and Bigbury-on-Sea Beach. If you're on h...

Bantham The Sloop Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)

Great pub in village behind Bantham Beach Bantham is a South Devon village by one of South West England's most beautiful beaches. At low tide, the sand at Bantham Beach pushes out towards Burgh Island. It's a good spot for a pub. It's a superb spot for coastal and estuary walking. For walks fr...