Things To Do near South Devon Railway
Great Mattiscombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Superb secluded beach by Start Point If you are on holiday in South Devon, want to visit a beach and are looking for something a little different from South Devon's most famous destinations then we'd recommend heading for the beaches that line Lannacombe Bay between Prawle Point and Start Po...
Wembury Point Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Small beach at Wembury Point There's a small beach at Wembury Point west of Wembury Beach and Wembury Marine Centre. When visiting, you'll notice the remains of a wall which appears to be have been one of the many sea pools* that you find in South West England. When the tide rises,...
Start Point Lighthouse, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Lighthouse in stunning location on the tip of Devon Explore the South Devon coast from the Dartmouth area all the way down to Torcross and Beesands and Hallsands and you'll see a ligthouse on the tip of a coastal point. This is Start Point Lighthouse. Location of Start Point Lighthou...
Malcombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Another beautiful, secluded beach in the arc of coast at Lannacombe Bay Lannacombe Bay is the arc of coast running between Prawle Point and Start Point on Devon's southernmost coastline. Malcombe Sand (Beach) is a small, secluded beach next to the much bigger Horseley Cove (Beach) near East...
Exeter Canal, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Exeter Ship Canal location The Exeter Ship Canal runs from the Exeter Ship Canal Basin in Exeter down the western side of the River Exe and Estuary towards the sea. Where the canal meets the estuary are The Turf and Turf Lock. One of the oldest canals in the UK It's...
Horseley Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Secluded beach near East Prawle on the South Devon coast Horseley Cove (others spell it Horsley Cove) is one of a number of beaches between Prawle Point and Start Point on the southern coast of the South Devon. South Devon is famous for its beaches. The most popular get very crowded durin...
The Old Sludge Beds Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
The River Exe below the M5 Situated between Exeter Canal and the River Exe below the M5 spanning the wetland. 'The Old Sludge Beds are an important wetland nature reserve. There should be lots to see and hear whatever time of year you visit.' Highlights include warbler, Pipistrelle bats, peaco...
Maceley Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Magnificent 'secret' beach at the tip of South Devon The coast west and east of the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is rugged and beautiful. To the east, the South West Coast Path winds its way around and over rocky headlands and behind stunning beaches. In many cases, steep paths take...
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....
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...
Quay Climbing Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
South West's largest indoor climbing wall Quay Climbing Centre has 'the South West's largest indoor climbing wall'. (Quay Climbing Centre website) Note that Clip 'n Climb runs from Quay Climbing Centre. 'We also use our large space to house other activities that are related to or of benefit to...
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Outdoor activity supplier on Exeter's Quayside Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre offers a huge range of activities including watersports such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and power-boating. These activities are aimed at adults, kids and families. Location Ha...
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...
Exeter Red Coat Guided Tour, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
A range of Exeter tours You can join a range of tours run by 'red coat' local experts. West front of Exeter Cathedral 'Tours depart from the west front of Exeter Cathedral and last approximately 90 minutes.' Consult Exeter City Council website for details and timings.
Exeter Customs House Visitor Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Exeter's economic importance in the seventeenth century Built in the late seventeenth century, the Customs House Visitor Centre is a reflection of Exeter's economic importance at the time. Revenue was generated from the woollen trade. Cloth was gathered from all over Devon, finished in this...