Things To Do near Compton Castle (National Trust)
Canonteign Falls, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Canonteign Falls is a popular family day out on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Visit 'England's highest waterfall' in the beautiful Canonteign Falls Country Park near Bovey Tracey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. Location of Canonteign Falls We'v...
East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
England's first National Nature Reserve England's first National Nature Reserve*, the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve consists of parts of the Bovey Valley, Trendlebere Down and Yarner Wood. It's situated in the east section of Dartmoor National Park near Bovey Tracey and is easily acces...
Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
One of the most important wildlife sites in Europe Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve 'is one of the most important wildlife sites in Europe'. It's also exceptionally beautiful and provides magnificent views of the Exe Estuary, Exmouth and the beginning/end of the Jurassic Coast World Heritag...
Dawlish Warren Beach, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Popular South Devon beach and holiday destination Dawlish Warren Beach backs onto the dunes of Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve. In summer, owing to easy access by train or road, the beach is packed with visitors. To get away from the crowds around the resort centre, walk up the b...
Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Top Dartmoor family attraction Waterfalls, animals, trails and special events make this one of Dartmoor's most popular family attractions. We've been visiting on a regular basis for over a decade and it's always great fun. Location of Becky Falls Becky Falls is situated in th...
Hound Tor, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Impressive, popular and very easily accessible Dartmoor tor One of Dartmoor's most impressive and popular tors, Hound Tor is located in the east section of the National Park across the valley from Haytor Rocks. As is the case with Haytor Rocks, Hound Tor is very easily accessible. &n...
Avon Dam Reservoir, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Magnificent reservoir on Dartmoor's south moor Avon Dam Reservoir is one of the many beautiful and much visited reservoirs in Dartmoor. It's situated in the south eastern section of the National Park towards the edge of Dartmoor's south moor. The Abbot's Way, as marked on the Ordnance Sur...
Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Nudist beach at the northern end of Slapton Sands (Beach) Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands) is at the northern end of Slapton Sands (Beach). Set below dramatic cliffs, it's one of the Westcountry's many nudist beaches. Location of Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands) We've posit...
Lustleigh Cleave, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Stunning cleave or valley in the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park Lustleigh Cleave is a stunning, steep-sided valley near Bovey Tracey and the A38. It's great for walks and the upper section offers huge views of South Devon and Dartmoor National Park. Location of Lustleigh C...
Go Ape Haldon Forest, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 12 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...
Warren Point, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Great beach walk with views Warren Point is at the north eastern end of the sand spit that pushes out from Dawlish Warren into the mouth of the Exe Estuary. It provides superb views of the estuary, Exmouth and start of the Dorset and East Devon Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site which is commo...
Haldon Forest Park, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Major South Devon outdoor activities attraction Haldon Forest covers high ground in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. Haldon Forest Park is a major South Devon outdoor activities centre. It has numerous...
Exe Estuary and Exmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Ferries in the Exe Estuary and from Exmouth Ferries run from numerous places in the Exe Estuary. These include Starcross, The Turf pub, Topsham and Exmouth. Starcross/Exmouth Ferry A ferry runs between Starcross and Exmouth. In Starcross, head for the railway station. Cross the...
Ugborough Beacon, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
One of a number of 'beacons' on the southern border of the Park offering stunning views across South Devon Ugborough Beacon is an impressive collection of granite outcrops to the west of South Brent and east of Harford. To the north east is Brent Hill and to the north the landscape around Avon...
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Nature reserve by the mouth of the Exe Estuary at Exmouth Exmouth sits on the mouth of the Exe Estuary. Exmouth Local Nature Reserve covers the estuary by the town. 'Designated due to the highly productive mudflats and eelgrass beds, which provide a rich food source for birds.' (Information bo...