Things To Do near South Devon Railway
Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Pretty beach at the back of Teignmouth with top views of Shaldon and the Teign Estuary Teignmouth River Beach, or Teignmouth Back Beach, sits at the back of Teingmouth overlooking the Teign Estuary. Shaldon is across the water. The Teignmouth/Shaldon ferry runs between Teignmouth River Beach/Back...
Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Car and foot ferry running from the centre of Dartmouth to Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry runs between Dartmouth and Kingswear. It's a small ferry but takes cars in addition to foot passengers. Head down to the slipway at Lower Street near Bayard's Cove Fort towards the centre of town. Note t...
The Ness (viewpoint Shaldon, Teign Estuary and Teignmouth), Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Extraordinary coastal views The Ness (viewpoint Shaldon, Teign Estuary and Teignmouth) is the headland on the south side of the mouth of the Teign Estuary. The South West Coast Path climbs to the top of the headland and there's a viewing point. The views down to Teignmouth are extraordinary and w...
Dartmouth Bayard's Cove Fort, Bayard's Cove and the Pilgrim Fathers, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Fort and the Pilgrim Fathers Bayard's Cove and its fort are located by Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry just south of Dartmouth Embankment. There are superb views across the water to Kingswear and down the River Dart and Estuary to Dartmouth Castle. In addition to its natural beauty, striking a...
River Plym, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
River flowing from Dartmoor's high moor to Plymouth Sound The River Plym rises at Plym Head on Dartmoor's south moor. Plym Head is close to Ducks' Pool and the William Crossing Memorial Stone/Monument on Crane Hill. The moorland forming Crane Hill is surprisingly easy to walk given the numbe...
Templer Way, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Walk connecting Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coast 'The Templer Way is a walking route ... following as closely as possible the line of the Haytor Down Granite Tramways and Stover Canal (Disused), and also the Teign Estuary, linking Haytor on Dartmoor to the sea.' (Source: info...
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...
Teignmouth/Shaldon South West Coast Path Walk, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Teignmouth/Shaldon The Teign Estuary at Teignmouth and Shaldon is stunning. It's a great area for walking. You can head inland to Dartmoor National Park on the Templer Way or explore two very different coastlines south and north of this South Devon holiday hotspo...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...
Avon Estuary Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'Avon Estuary Walk. The Avon Estuary Walk is an attractive 9 mile route that runs through farmland and woods on either side of the estuary. The route has been designed to create a circular walk using the ferry...
Golden Hind, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world Replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. 'On December 13th 1577 Franics Drake, 10 officers and some 60 men onboard the Golden Hind together with four other smaller ship...
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...