Things To Do near Buckfast Abbey
Sharp Tor (Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Coastal tor offering an exceptional view of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary There are lots of Sharp Tors on Dartmoor. One provides stunning views of the Teign Gorge near Castle Drogo (National Trust). Another is situated above the remarkable Dart Gorge. The Sharp Tor above the mouth of...
The Warren (Soar/Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Stunning coastline near Salcombe The Warren (Soar/Salcombe)* is a stunning stretch of South Devon coastline between Soar Mill Cove (Beach) and Bolt Head. Location and directions for The Warren (Soar/Salcombe) South west of Salcombe, The Warren (Soar/Salcombe) can be explored...
Best South Devon SWCP/South West Coast Path Walking, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
If you're looking to walk a short section of the South West Coast Path in South Devon then we'd recommend the following stretches of coastline. We also include a description of the entire length of the South West Coast Path from Exeter to Plymouth should you want to complete it in one go. Browse the...
Lannacombe Beach, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Small sand beach in the centre of Lannacombe Bay Lannacombe Beach is a beautiful, small beach situated in the centre of Lannacombe Bay. Location of Lannacombe Beach We've positioned Lannacombe Beach on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. ...
Exe Estuary RSPB Nature Reserves, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
RSPB nature reserves on the Exe Estuary near Exeter The River Exe rises on the high moors of Exmoor National Park north west of Simonsbath and arcs south east towards the Dulverton area on the fringe of the Park before flowing south through Tiverton to Exeter. From there, the...
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
One of the UK's great buildings and essential visiting Exeter Cathedral is one of the UK's great buildings. Situated in the heart of Exeter, it's essential visiting when on holiday in Exeter or South Devon. Highlights include Exeter Cathedral west front with its rows of medieval scul...
Plymouth Sound, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Huge bay by Plymouth flanked by the South Devon and East Cornwall coastline Also known as The Sound, Plymouth Sound is a bay by Plymouth arcing from Wembury through Plymouth Hoe to Penlee Point in Cornwall. It contains Plymouth Breakwater and Drake's Island. Plymouth Sound can be approa...
Exeter Woollen Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Exeter's historic wool trade Much of Exeter's wealth was generated by the wool trade. The Exeter Woollen Trail is a historical and cultural walking trail in the centre of the city exploring Exeter's role in that industry 'Exeter's cloth industry reached its peak in the late 1600s when ove...
Exeter Cathedral Close, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops Exeter Cathedral Close is a beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. Exeter Cathedral location We've positioned Exeter Cathedral Close on Goo...
Starehole Bay and Starehole Cove, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Beautiful bay and cove at the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Starehole Bay is a small, sheltered bay at the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary where estuary meets sea. Sharp Tor (Salcombe) dominates to the north and Bolt Head to the south. The South West Coast Path runs aro...
Exeter High Street, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Arguably the best place to shop in the Westcountry Exeter High Street and Exeter Princesshay are arguably the best places to shop in the Westcountry. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants in which to refuel. Try Queen Street Dining just off the High Street with all its restaurants a...
Woodcombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
One of South Devon's best 'secret' beaches If you're looking for coastline and beaches away from the crowds then head east of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. One of South Devon's best 'secret' beaches is at Woodcombe Sand (Beach). Located below steep cliffs, Woodcombe Sand (Beach) is small and...
Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
The Westcountry's best museum Essential visiting when on holiday in South Devon. We can't recommend the museum highly enough. Location of Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) We've positioned Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) on Google maps. Zoom...
Moor Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Amazing, secluded beach but you'll have to use a rope to lower yourself down to the shingle and sand Moor Sand is an amazing beach in a stunning setting. It's a reasonably large arc of shingle and sand below rugged cliffs. The views from the South West Coast Path are wonderful. They only pot...
Plymouth Royal William Yard, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Plymouth's foodie destination Plymouth Royal William Yard is an impressive redevelopment of an early nineteenth century 'victualling yard'. Clearly, Plymouth was an immensely important naval base. The Royal Navy needed supplies. Food, drink and other supplies were stored in Royal William Yar...