Things To Do near Ugborough Beacon
Drake's Trail, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Superb multi-use trail running between Tavistock and Plymouth Tavistock is a Dartmoor gateway town on the western border of the National Park. Plymouth is a city with an internationally important maritime history in a stunning location to the south west of the high moors. Sir Francis Drake was bo...
Challaborough Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Burrator Reservoir, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Stunning reservoir fringed by plantations and tors in the south west section of Dartmoor National Park Burrator Reservoir, or Burrator, is an exceptionally popular Dartmoor beauty spot in the south west section of the National Park. It sits below the busy B3212 between Princetown and Yelverton....
Bigbury Beach Shop, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Everything you need for a beach holiday in South Devon Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and neighbouring Bantham Beach are two of the most popular beaches in South Devon. Bigbury Beach Shop sells pretty much everything you'll need for a beach holiday in South Devon from wetsuits to boards and beach toys to c...
Bigbury-on-Sea South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Bigbury-on-Sea Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea and Bantham combine to form an iconic South Devon holiday destination. Great beaches, pubs, watersports and beauty attract high numbers of visitors. It's also a top area for coastal, countryside and estuary walking. Whilst n...
Bigbury-on-Sea Discovery Surf School, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Bigbury-on-Sea surf school Bigbury-on-Sea Discovery Surf School is a surf school operating from Bigbury-on-Sea in South Devon. The water around Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and Bantham Beach is great for watersports. The setting is also gorgeous with views across to Burgh Island and down the coas...
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
One of South Devon's, and the Westcountry's, most popular coastal attractions One of South Devon's most popular coastal attractions, Bigbury-on-Sea Beach is a large stretch of sand at the mouth of the River Avon. At low tide, the beach extends to Burgh Island. Across Avon Mouth is the impressive...
Leather Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Miniature version of Snowdonia National Park's superb Tryfan If you're familiar with the mountains of Snowdonia National Park, Leather Tor is a miniature version of the superb Tryfan. A fin of rock rising steeply from the surrounding moorland, Leather Tor is great for a scramble. It als...
Saltram (National Trust), Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
National Trust property and one of the UK's finest early Georgian houses on the outskirts of Plymouth One of the UK's finest early Georgian houses, Saltram is a neoclassical house built in the middle of the eighteenth century. There are excellent gardens. Both house and gardens sit...
River Avon and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Best South Devon Watersports, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
In an area of England famous for its coastline, it's no surprise that you could spend your entire holiday trying out various watersports. We list by location and watersport. Bantham We lead with Bantham Beach because it's an iconic South Devon surfing spot. It's also exceptionally be...
The Pilchard Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Extraordinary views in a remarkable setting The Westcountry is packed with top pubs. Some, like The Old Success Inn at Sennen Cove, have extraordinary views. Others, like Fingle Bridge Inn in the Teign Gorge on Dartmoor, are in remarkable settings. The Pilchard Inn has both. Sited next to the fam...
Burgh Island Sea Tractor, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Essential South Devon holiday experience At high tide, a tractor on stilts is used to transport tourists* and guests from mainland South Devon to Burgh Island, its Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel and The Pilchard Inn. The sea tractor crosses Bigbury-on-Sea Beach when the sand's covered in w...
Bigbury-on-Sea/Bantham Ferry, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
Best South Devon Pubs, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
With some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK, South Devon has plenty of pubs in very special waterside locations from which to enjoy the views and vibe. Below is a list of some of the best we've come across in years of photographing and researching this part of South West England. ...