Things To Do near Coastguard's Beach
Bovisand Pier, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Pier near the popular Bovisand Beach Bovisand Beach is a popular South Devon beach near Plymouth. It sits below a large car parking area by Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort. Bovisand Pier juts out into Plymouth Sound by Bovisand Fort. Location of Bovisand Pier...
Rum Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Compact rock, shingle and sand beach near Mount Batten Rum Bay Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth. It sits below Jennycliff and Jennycliff Cafe. Note that there's a large car parking area just south east of the beach although we'd r...
Plymouth South West Coast Path Walk, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Plymouth Plymouth is arguably the best located city in the UK. Stand on Plymouth Hoe and you'll see the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines by Plymouth Sound. It's one of the Westcoutry's most famous views. You can follow these coastlines on the South West C...
Batten Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth Batten Bay Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth. There are plenty of rockpools to explore and superb views. The beach looks out across Plymouth Sound to Plymouth Breakwater and C...
Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Offers an extraordinary range of watersports in and around Plymouth Sound Located on the coast of Plymouth Sound. Offers the full English breakfast of watersports. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, coasteering, gorge walking, dinghy sailing, keelbo...
Mount Batten Point and Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Historical landmark offering great views of Plymouth ‘The large circular tower in front of you is thought to have been built between about 1646 and 1652, probably in response to the threat of war with the Dutch. It was named after William Batten, who had commanded the Parliamentary navy in Plym...
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...
Mount Batten Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Superb views of Plymouth and Plymouth Sound Mount Batten is located across the water from Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Mount Batten Breakwater juts out into the water providing awesome views of the city and bay. Take the ferry that runs between Plymouth Barbi...
The Warren (Soar/Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Stunning coastline near Salcombe The Warren (Soar/Salcombe)* is a stunning stretch of South Devon coastline between Soar Mill Cove (Beach) and Bolt Head. Location and directions for The Warren (Soar/Salcombe) South west of Salcombe, The Warren (Soar/Salcombe) can be explored...
Plymouth Trails, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Discovering Plymouth on foot One of the best ways to discover Plymouth is on foot. It's a reasonably small city that's easy to walk around. Like Exeter, it has a number of trails you can follow with information boards that tell the story of the city. These include The Barbican Trail and The Coxsi...
Plymouth National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
The largest aquarium in the UK The UK’s biggest aquarium and one of the Westcountry’s best visitor attractions, the National Marine Aquarium is situated by Sutton Harbour. Essential visiting when on holiday in Plymouth or the surrounding area. The National Marine Aquarium has the largest v...
Best South Devon Rainy Day Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
There are plenty of things to do in South Devon when it rains. We list ideas below by theme and then location. When it's raining hard, head indoors. If it's light rain there are still plenty of things to experience outdoors. Browse the list and photo gallery for inspiration. &...
Best South Devon Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
South Devon is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. It's packed with visitor attractions. We list some of the best below. Major South Devon holiday attractions Plymouth National Marine Aquarium. Located by Sutton Harbour and Plymouth's historic Barbican overlooking Plym...
Plymouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage Ferries and boat trips run from the Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage which is located in front of the Mayflower Steps by the Mayflower Visitor Centre on Plymouth Barbican. There are plenty of information boards...
Plymouth Mayflower Steps and the Pilgrim Fathers, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Famous steps from which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to America The Pilgrim Fathers left for America in 1620 from the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth. They sailed on a boat called the Mayflower. The steps lead from the quayside down to where the ship would have been harboured. Originally...