Things To Do near Western Beacon
The Ship Inn Noss Mayo, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Wonderful pub location on the edge of Noss Creek in the beautiful South Devon village Noss Mayo At low tide, Noss Creek becomes a car park for The Ship Inn which sits on the west side of the pretty village. There's a large terrace that's often packed on sunny days. The setting is glorious. &nb...
Newton Ferrers/Noss Mayo South West Coast Path Walk, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
South West Coast Path at Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo line Newton Creek and Noss Creek close to the mouth of the River Yealm and Estuary. Coastal walking here is relatively gentle and the views stunning. Walking the South West Coast Path east of Newton Fe...
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....
Totnes Narrows, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Welcome to the historic Narrows! If you're exploring Totnes on foot, start at the River Dart/Bridgetown in the centre of town. A road climbs from the River Dart/Bridgetown in the direction of Totnes Castle (English Heritage) and then arcs into the historic Narrows. The lower section of this ro...
River Dart Country Park, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
One of South Devon's and Dartmoor's best days out for kids The River Dart Country Park is an area of woodland and parkland in the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park. The country park is named after the River Dart that flows through its grounds. Location of River...
Spitchwick, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park Wild swimming has become a popular and fashionable outdoor activity in recent years. Spitchwick, or Deeper Marsh/Spitchwick Common, is the most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park. Se...
Totnes Castle (English Heritage), Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Excellent example of a motte and bailey castle overlooking Totnes and the River Dart Built by the Normans in the eleventh century, Totnes Castle is an excellent example of a motte and bailey castle.* Wander up into the keep and then walk around its ramparts. There are stunning views...
Totnes Market, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Market by Totnes Castle (English Heritage) The Totnes area is one of South Devon's best shopping destinations. There are The Shops At Dartington, the many independent shops that line Fore Street, High Street and the Narrows in central Totnes and the superb Totnes Market. Located near Totnes Castl...
River Yealm and Estuary, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
From Dartmoor's Stall Moor to Wembury Bay The River Yealm rises at Yealm Head by Stall Moor on the high south plateau of Dartmoor National Park. It flows through Yealm Steps Waterfall and down Hawns and Dendles Gorge on its way to Cornwood and Yealmpton and then the sea around Noss Mayo and Newto...
Warren Point, Wide Slip and Yealm Steps Ferry/Water Taxi, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Seasonal ferry/water taxi connecting the Wembury area to Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers Cross the Yealm and Newton Creek on a seasonal ferry/water taxi. The ferry/water taxi runs in a triangle between Wide Slip (Landing) west of Noss Mayo and Yealm Steps (Landing) west of Newton Ferrers and...
Totnes Museum, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
One of South Devon's many excellent local museums. Local musuem at the top of Fore Street in the centre of Totnes. Totnes Museum is one of South Devon's many excellent local museums. Others include Dartmouth Museum, Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum, Teign Heritage Centre (Teign...
Thurlestone Island Sands/Thurlestone Golf Course Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Beautiful, secluded stretch of sand between well known South Devon beaches Bigbury Bay is lined with beautiful beaches. Some, like Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bantham Beach and South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach), are well known South Devon attractions. Others, like Thu...
Dartington, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
One of South Devon's major cultural and leisure attractions Dartington Hall Estate sits on the edge of Totnes. It's home to a dizzying array or cultural and leisure attractions from the amazing Dartington Hall Gardens to Dartington Hall, the Barn Theatre & Cinema to The Shops At Dartington....
Totnes Boat Trips, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Boat trips from Totnes Totnes is located on the River Dart. The boat trip running between Totnes and Dartmouth is a South Devon classic. Head down to the Totnes Steamer Quay if you're staying in Totnes. There's plenty of parking down on the quay if you're driving from other areas of South Devo...
Leather Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 10 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...