Things To Do near Buckland Abbey (National Trust)
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Much photographed viewing point in The English Riviera Thatcher Rock is a small island off the northern coast of Tor Bay in The English Riviera. It's close to Hope's Nose, Thatcher Point and Meadfoot Beach. Whilst it's visible for miles around, we'd suggest you follow the South West Coast Path...
Teignmouth/Shaldon South West Coast Path Walk, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Teignmouth/Shaldon The Teign Estuary at Teignmouth and Shaldon is stunning. It's a great area for walking. You can head inland to Dartmoor National Park on the Templer Way or explore two very different coastlines south and north of this South Devon holiday hotspo...
Shoalstone Outdoor Pool, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
One of many superb outdoor pools along the Westcountry coast Explore the Westcountry coast and you'll come across lots of outdoor pools. Some are small with squat walls that retain sea water at low tide. Others are large public pools. Shoalstone Outdoor Pool is an example of the latter. Situ...
St Mary's Bay Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Big low tide beach on the southern side of Berry Head and Brixham The coast around the centre of Brixham is lined with small beaches and coves. Head south and you come to the large low tide St Mary's Bay Beach in the shadow of Berry Head and Berry Head National Nature Reserve. Locati...
Teign Heritage Centre (Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum), Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum and events, concerts and workshops Teign Heritage Centre is part of South Devon's network of local museums. It's home to Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum. In addition, Teign Heritage Centre runs events, concerts and workshops. Location of Teign Heritag...
Teignmouth Promenade, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Pretty promenade running behind Teignmouth Beach Teignmouth Promenade is a pretty promenade running behind Teignmouth Beach. There are gardens, cafe/bars and restaurants as well as plenty of benches and deckchairs from which to enjoy the views. Teignmouth Pier pushes out into the sea from Teignmo...
Teignmouth Pier, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Popular South Devon tourist attraction Teignmouth Pier is a popular South Devon tourist attraction with its amusement arcades and rides. Wander to the end of the pier for top views of the South Devon and East Devon coastlines. Teignmouth Pier was opened in 1867. Despite a plan to move the...
Teignmouth Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Long shingle and sand beach Teignmouth Beach is a long shingle and sand beach on either side of Teignmouth Pier. There are great views across Babbacombe Bay and over to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site of East Devon. Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach faces the estuary on t...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...
Berry Head Forts, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Forts on Berry Head at the southern end of The Engish Riviera Built between 1795 and 1805, Berry Head Forts were used to protect Tor Bay during the French Wars of 1793 to 1815. Tor Bay was used to anchor and resupply the British Fleet. Sited high on the cliffs of Berry Head, they were never used...
Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
National Nature Reserve in stunning location near Brixham Berry Head is a headland in the southern section of Tor Bay. It's the site of forts, a country park, an SSSI, the world's first urban Geopark and a National Nature Reserve. It also provides amazing views of The English Riviera to the north...
Berry Head, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Limestone headland and one of The English Riviera's most distinctive landmarks Berry Head is a large limestone headland at the southern end of The English Riviera and Tor Bay on the South Devon coast. Just east of Brixham and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, Berry Head is home to a National...
Coryton Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Superb, sandy cove just south of central Dawlish Head south at Dawlish on the South West Coast Path and you walk behind Dawlish Beach to Boat Cove (Beach). Just beyond the rocks there, sat below cliffs, is the superb, sandy Coryton Cove. 'Coryton Cove is one of the most sheltered beaches on th...
Boat Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Cove at the southern end of Dawlish Beach Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. At its southern end, protected by a breakwater, is Boat Cove (Beach). As the name suggests, you can take boat trips from this protected cove. Local information boards read: 'Boat trips from Dawlish. Brixham cru...
Dawlish Water, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Home to Dawlish's famous black swans Dawlish Water is a waterway that runs through the centre of Dawlish on its way to the sea. Local boards provide information on 'the waterfowl of Dawlish Water' but it's known for its black swans. It's a beautiful location. Dawlish Lawn is on the north...