Things To Do near Buckland Abbey (National Trust)
Coastguard's Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Beach on the west side of the Erme Estuary Coastguard's Beach is situated on the west side of the Erme Estuary. At low tide, it becomes part of a huge stretch of sand running north east. You'll often see horse riders using the beach. Wonwell Beach is across the water. Mothecombe Beach, also kn...
Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach is a deep sandy beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary. Local information boards refer to it as Mothecombe Beach. Ordnance Survey uses Meadowsfoot Beach. At low tide, the sand is exposed around Owen's Hill and Owen's Point...
River Erme and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Stunning river estuary lined with beaches The River Erme rises at Erme Head high on the southern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. Erme Head is south of Crane Hill and south east of Higher Hartor Tor. Other major Devon rivers rising in this part of the National Park include the River Plym, the R...
Spitchwick, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park Wild swimming has become a popular and fashionable outdoor activity in recent years. Spitchwick, or Deeper Marsh/Spitchwick Common, is the most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park. Se...
Wonwell Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Tidal sand beach on the east side of the Erme Estuary Wonwell Beach is a tidal sand beach on the east side of the Erme Estuary. Coastgaurd's Beach and Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach are across the water. All three beaches are nice and big when the tide's out. To the north, you...
River Dart Country Park, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 15 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...
Buckfast Abbey, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Remarkable abbey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Buckfast Abbey is a remarkable working abbey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. They abbey, its grounds and shops are open to the public. At the heart of Buckfast Abbey is the big and impressive abbey church. Remark...
Pennywell Farm, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Great day out for families with young kids Pennywell Farm is a great day out for families with young kids. There's a huge range of things to do and animals to meet. Thankfully, all these activities are packed into a relatively small area which helps prevent tired legs. The farm animals are the fo...
The Ten Commandments Stones, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Quirky Dartmoor attraction offering some of the finest views in South Devon Buckland Beacon on Dartmoor offers some of the finest views in South Devon. It's also where you'll find The Ten Commandments Stones with its commandments and verses cut into granite. Easiest and recommen...
South Devon Railway, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Popular attraction following the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes The River Dart rises as two rivers on the high north plateau of Dartmoor before joining at Dartmeet and then flowing down to the border of the National Park. From there, it meanders to Totnes and Dartmouth on the So...
Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflies, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
One of a number of great family visitor attractions clustered together on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Buckfast and Buckfastleigh are located on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. They are home to a cluster of popular visitor attractions including Buckfast Abbey an...
Ayrmer Cove (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Woderful, secluded cove just west of Challaborough and Bigbury-on-Sea Ayrmer Cove (Beach) is a shingle beach running into sand when the tide's out. There are extraordinary rock formations and sheer cliff faces on the west side of the cove. Footpaths lead inland to Ringmore or along...
Challaborough Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Sandy beach at Challaborough by Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island Challaborough is a sandy beach on the South Devon coast providing great views across the sea to Burgh Island. There's a popular holiday park behind the beach so there are good facilities on site including a bar, fish and chips shop a...
Bigbury Beach Shop, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Everything you need for a beach holiday in South Devon Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and neighbouring Bantham Beach are two of the most popular beaches in South Devon. Bigbury Beach Shop sells pretty much everything you'll need for a beach holiday in South Devon from wetsuits to boards and beach toys to c...
Best South Devon Pubs, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
With some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK, South Devon has plenty of pubs in very special waterside locations from which to enjoy the views and vibe. Below is a list of some of the best we've come across in years of photographing and researching this part of South West England. ...