Things To Do near Plymouth Sound
Plymouth Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Prominent feature in Plymouth Sound Spend time in Plymouth or the nearby South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines and you'll see a breakwater near the mouth of Plymouth Sound. This is Plymouth Breakwater. Plymouth Breakwater is ‘1560 metres long and 13 metres wide at the top. Building of the...
Mount Batten Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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...
Bovisand Pier, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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...
Plymouth Devil's Point Park, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Brilliant waterside park by Plymouth Royal William Yard At Plymouth, the River Tamar runs through the Hamoaze towards Plymouth Sound. Where the water channel narrows are Devil's Point and Wilderness Point. Devil's Point is on the Plymouth/Devon side of the water. Wilderness Point is on the Mount...
Plymouth Tinside Lido, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Art Deco glory and modern swimming pool ‘Tinside Lido is now faithfully restored to its former art deco glory, but with all the facilities you would expect of a modern swimming pool. There is a large outdoor salt water pool and a sun bathing terrace. Refreshments are available and picnics...
Plymouth Beaches and Foreshore, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Beaches lining Plymouth Sound and the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines People often search for information on beaches in and around Plymouth. There are a number of small beaches on the Plymouth foreshore. Larger beaches line Plymouth Sound. Some of the best local beaches are a little furt...
Rum Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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. 1 mile 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...
Jennycliff Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Lovely Plymouth beach below Jennycliff on the east coast of Plymouth Sound Jennycliff Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach on the east coast of Plymouth Sound. It sits below Jennycliff and Jennycliff Cafe. The views from the cliffs above the beach are awesome. There are plenty of benche...
Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Plymouth Sound fortifications Plymouth and Plymouth Sound are lined with fortifications. On the east side of Plymouth Sound, near the mouth of the bay, are Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort. Please note that these are *not* visitor attractions. Bovisand Fort, Bro...
Mount Batten Point and Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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...
Batten Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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...
Plymouth Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Iconic Plymouth landmark This iconic landmark building on Plymouth Hoe was designed by John Smeaton. You can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy awesome views of Plymouth, Plymouth Sound, South Devon and East Cornwall. ‘This Lighthouse was built between 1756 and 1759 on the Eddystone...
Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Plymouth's famous waterfornt area Plymouth Hoe is a famous waterfront area in Plymouth providing stunning views across Plymouth Sound to sections of the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines. Location of Plymouth Hoe We've positioned Plymouth Hoe on Google maps so zoom in on th...
Plymouth Royal William Yard, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Plymouth's foodie destination Plymouth Royal William Yard is an impressive redevelopment of an early nineteenth century 'victualling yard'. Clearly, Plymouth was an immensely important naval base. The Royal Navy needed supplies. Food, drink and other supplies were stored in Royal William Yar...