Things To Do near Drake's Trail
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 to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI and Local Nature Reserve, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Marine Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Local Nature Reserve Explore the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and you'll come across information boards describing the area. One, in Salcombe, reads: 'The unusually sheltered and fully marine conditions support a particularly rich variety of h...
Woodlands Park, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
South Devon's premier family adventure park Woodlands Park is an all weather family attraction near Dartmouth in South Devon. If you're on holiday in South Devon and have kids then Woodlands Park is a must. 16 family rides, one inclusive cost. Try the Sea Dragon Swing Ship, Toboggan Run, Avala...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
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...
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 East Portlemouth Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Cove), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Stunning, sandy beaches which run along the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The lower section of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is lined with stunning, sandy beaches. Some of the best are on the east side of the estuary around East Portlemouth. At low tide, these beach...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
One of the most beautiful places in the Westcountry Dartmoor is famous for its high moorland and fast-flowing rivers. These cut stunning valleys and gorges and flow into estuaries on the coast. Look at a map of South Devon and you'll see rivers such as the Teign, Dart, Avon and Erme and thei...
Best South Devon Kids Things To Do, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
From beaches to watersports, boat trips to adventure parks, South Devon is packed with kids things to do. We list the best kids things to do below. Note that South Devon is a relatively small area with good transport links so we also include kids things to do in the surrounding area. Ma...
Sunny Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Mill Bay Beach (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Idyllic sandy beach​ Mill Bay Beach (National Trust) is an idyllic, sandy beach on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Salcombe and the ruins of English Heritage's Salcombe Castle are across the water to the north and west. Cliffs and woodland rise around the beach to the east...
Haytor Rocks, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Dartmoor's most famous tor Haytor Rocks is probably Dartmoor National Park's most famous tor. Owing to its location on the eastern fringe of Dartmoor above populated areas such as The English Riviera, it can get exceptionally busy on the rocks during the summer months, on long bank holiday weeken...
Hound Tor, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Impressive, popular and very easily accessible Dartmoor tor One of Dartmoor's most impressive and popular tors, Hound Tor is located in the east section of the National Park across the valley from Haytor Rocks. As is the case with Haytor Rocks, Hound Tor is very easily accessible. &n...
Salcombe/East Portlemouth South West Coast Path Walk, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Salcombe/East Portlemouth On sunny days, Salcombe is up there with the best destinations in the world. It can be an extraordinary experience in the right conditions. Arguably the best way to appreciate its beauty is on foot walking the South West Coast Path which...