Things To Do near Compton Castle (National Trust)
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Distinctive South Devon landmark providing great views Haldon Belvedere, or Lawrence Castle, rises from Haldon Forest in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. You catch sight of it from all directions, for example wh...
Powderham Castle and Estate, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Top South Devon family day out Powderham Castle is a top South Devon family day out. The castle is part of the Powderham Estate which also includes a Deer Park Safari, Secret Garden, children's play fort and Birds of Prey exhbitions. Powderham Castle is the family home of the Earl of Devo...
Start Bay, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
A large, sweeping bay in South Devon Start Bay is one of the Westcountry's most beautiful bays. Lined with stunning beaches, pretty villages and great pubs, it's a popular South Devon visitor destination. Location of Start Bay Part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Be...
Western Beacon, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Dartmoor's most southerly beacon Western Beacon is Dartmoor National Park's most southerly beacon or tor. It offers great views down to Ivybridge and across South Devon to the coast. Plymouth's to the west. We'd recommend visiting as part of a walk from the moorland car park by Harford. F...
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
National Nature Reserve near the southernmost point of South Devon Slapton Ley is a National Nature Reserve by Torcross in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The largest natural lake in South West England, Slapton Ley is separated from the sea at Start Bay by Slapton Sands (Beach...
The Church House Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Great location near Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and Slapton Sands (Beach) The Church House Inn sits by the A379 in Stokenham by Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and Slapton Sands (Beach). It's a great place to stop if you're touring the area by car. The Church House Inn faces...
Slapton Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Huge shingle beach lining Start Bay Slapton Sands (Beach) is a huge, narrow shingle beach running along the centre of Start Bay. It's within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Behind the beach are Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Torcross Sherman Tank. T...
River Exe and Estuary, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
From Exmoor National Park to the South Devon coast Rising on the high moors of Exmoor National Park north west of Simonsbath, the River Exe arcs south east towards the Dulverton area on the fringe of the Park before flowing south through Tiverton to Exeter. From there, the river runs into the Exe...
Exe Estuary Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
River Exe and Exe Estuary The River Exe rises on Exmoor National Park's high moor. It flows through Mid Devon to Exeter where it meets the sea at the Exe Estuary. The Exe Estuary Trail is a multi-use recreational trail that runs around the side of the estuary. You can walk, run or cy...
Torcross Sherman Tank, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
South Devon's quirkiest landmark and its tragic story Drive the A379 between Slapton Sands (Beach) and Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and you'll see a Sherman tank in the corner of the car park by Torcross. The quirky landmark is associated with a tragic story. The Sherman is a ...
Start Bay Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Amazing setting towards the centre of Start Bay Start Bay Inn is in the pretty coastal village Torcross in South Devon. The impressive shingle beach Slapton Sands (Beach) runs north and north east of the village and forms part of Start Bay after which the inn is named. Slapton Ley National N...
Topsham/Turf Ferry, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Crossing the River Exe and Estuary between Topsham and The Turf Small ferry running between Topsham and The Turf and Turf Lock. Location of Topsham/Turf Ferry We've positioned Topsham/Turf Ferry on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location....
The Turf, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Glorious pub location overlooking the Exe Estuary Lock and pub at the southern end of the Exeter Ship Canal offering exceptional views of the Exe Estuary. Topsham is across the water to the north and Exmouth is to the south east. The Turf Pub is in a glorious location. We'd recommend visiting...
Torcross South West Coast Path Walk, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Torcross The South West Coast Path can be broken down into sections that have distinct characteristics. Exmoor, the Hartland Peninsula and North Cornwall are, for example, rugged with very steep ascents and descents. The South West Coast Path at Torcross in Start Bay...
Widdicombe Ley, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 15 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...