Things To Do near Plymouth National Marine Aquarium
South Sands Sea Tractor/Taxi, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Sea tractor and water taxi At South Sands (Beach), a sea tractor takes visitors from the beach to a water taxi out in the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary which then runs to/from Salcombe centre. It's an essential Salcombe experience when on holiday in South Devon. Location of ...
Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Exotic National Trust garden overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) is an exotic National Trust garden and museum near Salcombe on South Devon coast. Location of Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) Overbeck's...
Salcombe Castle (English Heritage), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
A ruined castle by North Sands (Beach) close to the centre of Salcombe 'This Royalist fort was the last in England to hold out against Cromwell's forces [during the English Civil War].' (Source: information board on site) Location of Salcombe Castle (English Heritage)...
Salcombe Maritime Museum, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Superb local museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is one of South Devon's many superb local museums providing information about local shipwrecks, boatbuilding and Salcombe's history in WWI and WWII. Location of Salcombe Maritime Museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is situated in Marke...
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...
The Ferry Inn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry The Ferry Inn has one of the best beer garden locations in the Westcountry. The terrace overlooks the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry. East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove t...
Bolt Head, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Headland south of Salcombe at the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary If you like coastal walking then a yomp to Bolt Head is a must. The location is stunning and views immense. Location of Bolt Head Bolt Head is almost as far south as you can go in South Devon. Situated on...
Salcombe Ferries and Boat Trips, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Ferries from Salcombe The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is one of the most remarkable places in the UK. When on holiday in the Salcombe area, ferry and boat trips are essential experiences. Ferries run across and up/down the estuary. Some are short, functional services. Others feel more like boat...
Snapes Point (viewpoint to Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
A finger of land jutting out into the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary to the north east of Salcombe Snapes Point juts out into the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary north east of Salcombe and north west of East Portlemouth. It's known for its amazing views of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Es...
Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Regular foot passenger ferry across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry is a foot passenger ferry running regularly throughout the year between Salcombe Landing/Jubilee Ferry Pier by The Ferry Inn and East Portlemouth Landing below the Venus Cafe. In winter, it ru...
Sharp Tor (Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Coastal tor offering an exceptional view of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary There are lots of Sharp Tors on Dartmoor. One provides stunning views of the Teign Gorge near Castle Drogo (National Trust). Another is situated above the remarkable Dart Gorge. The Sharp Tor above the mouth of...
Starehole Bay and Starehole Cove, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Beautiful bay and cove at the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Starehole Bay is a small, sheltered bay at the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary where estuary meets sea. Sharp Tor (Salcombe) dominates to the north and Bolt Head to the south. The South West Coast Path runs aro...
Sunny Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Beach by the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Sunny Cove (Beach) is one of a number of sandy beaches lining the east side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. To the north east are Mill Bay Beach (National Trust) and East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Co...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Explore the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary on the Rivermaid The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is one of the most beautiful places in the Westcountry. A local nature reserve and site of special scientific interest (SSSI), it's also teeming with wildlife. The market town Kingsbridge sits at the top of...
Best South Devon SWCP/South West Coast Path Walking, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
If you're looking to walk a short section of the South West Coast Path in South Devon then we'd recommend the following stretches of coastline. We also include a description of the entire length of the South West Coast Path from Exeter to Plymouth should you want to complete it in one go. Browse the...