Things To Do near Thurlestone Island Sands/Thurlestone Golf Course Beach
Drizzle Combe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Part of the Upper Plym Valley (English Heritage) and known for its prehistoric sites Drizzle Combe is a short valley in the southern section of the Dartmoor National Park. It's situated between Burrator Reservoir and the high south moor. Cut by a brook, the area is known for its prehistoric sites...
Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage), Totnes, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
English Heritage castle ruin near Totnes Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage) is a magnificent castle ruin in a stunning location near Totnes. There are woodland walks and a small lake below the castle. You can also take a break in the restaurant/cafe (great Devon cream teas) an...
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...
Paignton Zoo, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
One of The English Riviera's most popular tourist attractions Brilliant zoo on the outskirts of Paignton. Paignton Zoo is one of The English Riviera's and South Devon's most popular tourist attractions. There's an extraordinary range of animals including gorillas, tigers and giraffes. It's a big...
Broadsands Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Wonderful sweep of red sand in the southern section of The English Riviera Broadsands Beach is a red sand beach south of Goodrington Sands in The English Riviera. The South West Coast Path runs behind the beach on its way south to Elberry Cove and north to Saltern Cove. If you're keen to try w...
Elberry Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Secluded cove near Brixham Secluded cove between Broadsands Beach and Churston Cove in the southern section of Torbay near Brixham. To visit, we'd recommend walking in on the South West Coast Path from the large car parking area behind Broadsands Beach. Location of Elber...
Man Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Sand and pebble beach between Brixham and Kingswear Man Sands (Beach) is one of a number of sand and pebble beaches on the coastline between Brixham and Kingswear. To the north are the towns of The English Riviera. To the south, beyond Dartmouth, is the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...
Sheeps Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Dominating the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir Sheeps Tor dominates the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir. It rises steeply from the plantations that fringe the water and is topped by huge rocky outcrops and crags that are popular with climbers. Given its height and relative isolation, the 36...
Splashdown Quaywest, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
'Devon's premier water park' Splashdown Quaywest markets itself as 'Devon's premier water park'. It sits behind Goodrington Sands on The English Riviera. The area itself is packed with leisure activities including Goodrington Park, Goodrington Sands Promenade, Goodrington/Roundham Cl...
Goodrington Sands (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Top family beach on The English Riviera Goodrington Sands is a very popular, mainly sand beach on the The English Riviera. There are loads of things to do in the local area including Splashdown Quaywest, Goodrington Park, Goodrington/Roundham Cliff Gardens and an exceptional promenade ext...
River Dart Country Park, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Burrator Reservoir, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 18 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....
Kirkham House (English Heritage), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Lesser known English Heritage property on The English Riviera 'Late medieval house, restored in the 1960s. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftmanship. Managed in association with the Paignton Heritage Society.' (English Heritage handbook) Location of ...
Roundham Head, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
English Riviera Geopark landmark Roundham Head is a landmark on The English Riviera and a feature of The English Riviera Geopark. Goodrington/Roundham Cliff Gardens run along the top of the headland and the South West Coast Path cuts across it on its way to/from Paignton Harbour. ...
Paignton Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Paignton Harbour area There are many kiosks at Paignton Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day of your visit. Ferries from Paington Paignton Pleasure Cruises run ferries between Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. 'We have ticket offic...