Things To Do near Avon Dam Reservoir
Teign Heritage Centre (Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum), Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum and events, concerts and workshops Teign Heritage Centre is part of South Devon's network of local museums. It's home to Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum. In addition, Teign Heritage Centre runs events, concerts and workshops. Location of Teign Heritag...
Teignmouth Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Long shingle and sand beach Teignmouth Beach is a long shingle and sand beach on either side of Teignmouth Pier. There are great views across Babbacombe Bay and over to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site of East Devon. Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach faces the estuary on t...
East Portlemouth (viewpoint to Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Classic view of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary If you're spending a good chunk of holiday time in the Salcombe area then we'd recommend heading to the various viewpoints around the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Snapes Point and Sharp Tor provide exceptional views. The viewpoint fro...
The Winking Prawn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Exceptionally popular beach cafe behind North Sands (Beach) in Salcombe 'What started as a beach cafe is now ... well, a very busy shabby chic beach cafe (source: The Winking Prawn).' An accurate description of a great place in a magnificent location! Location of The Winking Prawn...
North Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Deep, low-tide sand beach by The Winking Prawn North Sands (Beach) is one of a number of beautiful sand beaches and coves that line the lower section of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. With a large car park behind the beach, it's particularly popular with families. Location of Nort...
Soar Mill Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Idyllic cove and sandy beach close to Salcombe Soar Mill Cove (Beach) is a wonderful, secluded sandy beach at the bottom of a steep coastal valley. Soar Mill Cove Hotel sits at the top of the valley. Location of Soar Mill Cove (Beach) Soar Mill Cove (Beach) is located south w...
Salcombe Castle (English Heritage), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
A ruined castle by North Sands (Beach) close to the centre of Salcombe 'This Royalist fort was the last in England to hold out against Cromwell's forces [during the English Civil War].' (Source: information board on site) Location of Salcombe Castle (English Heritage)...
Mill Bay Beach (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Idyllic sandy beach​ Mill Bay Beach (National Trust) is an idyllic, sandy beach on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Salcombe and the ruins of English Heritage's Salcombe Castle are across the water to the north and west. Cliffs and woodland rise around the beach to the east...
Berry Head Forts, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Forts on Berry Head at the southern end of The Engish Riviera Built between 1795 and 1805, Berry Head Forts were used to protect Tor Bay during the French Wars of 1793 to 1815. Tor Bay was used to anchor and resupply the British Fleet. Sited high on the cliffs of Berry Head, they were never used...
Sunny Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Beach by the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Sunny Cove (Beach) is one of a number of sandy beaches lining the east side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. To the north east are Mill Bay Beach (National Trust) and East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Co...
Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
National Nature Reserve in stunning location near Brixham Berry Head is a headland in the southern section of Tor Bay. It's the site of forts, a country park, an SSSI, the world's first urban Geopark and a National Nature Reserve. It also provides amazing views of The English Riviera to the north...
Widdicombe Ley, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Small lake, or 'ley', behind Bee Sands (Beach) in Start Bay Widdicombe Ley is a small lake, or 'ley', located behind Bee Sands (Beach) in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The much larger Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve is to the north. Hall Sands (Beach) and Hallsands ar...
South Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Superb, small beach with great facilities and a sea tractor/water taxi South Sands (Beach) is a sandy beach with great facilities and views out across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Hire watersports equipment, relax in the beach cafe, enjoy food at the restaurant or stay at South Sands Hotel....
South Sands Sea Tractor/Taxi, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Sea tractor and water taxi At South Sands (Beach), a sea tractor takes visitors from the beach to a water taxi out in the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary which then runs to/from Salcombe centre. It's an essential Salcombe experience when on holiday in South Devon. Location of ...
Go Ape Haldon Forest, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 17 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...