Things To Do near Tamar Trails
Torre Abbey, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Wonderful museum and art gallery Once the wealthiest abbey of its kind in England, today Torre Abbey is one of the most complete and important examples of an abbey in the country. Open daily all year round, Torre Abbey is in the heart of Torquay within The English Riviera. Follow in the footst...
Gara Rock Beach, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Popular beach below hotel, restaurant and bar Gara Rock Beach is a beautiful sand beach on the coast below the luxury hotel Gara Rock. The hotel's restaurant, lounge bar and 'Garavan' are a top day trip destination for walkers from the Salcombe/East Portlemouth area wanting to combine a yomp with...
Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Nudist beach at the northern end of Slapton Sands (Beach) Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands) is at the northern end of Slapton Sands (Beach). Set below dramatic cliffs, it's one of the Westcountry's many nudist beaches. Location of Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands) We've posit...
River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor' The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor'. The River Dart rises as two tributaries on the high moors of the northern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. The East River Dart begins in the area around Hangingstone Hill. The West River Dart begins close to Cut Hill and Fur Tor. These tr...
English Riviera Global Geopark, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
The world's first urban Geopark The English Riviera Geopark was the world's first urban Geopark. It's exceptionally beautiful and fascinating and within one of the UK's hottest tourist destinations. A Geopark is a territory with an internationally important geological and cultural heritag...
Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Boat trips from South Devon's major coastal holiday destinations There are many boat trips you can take in South Devon. Most leave the major coastal holiday destinations such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Brixham, Torquay and Plymouth. Some follow popular routes and run regularly. Others are more...
Broadsands Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Wonderful sweep of red sand in the southern section of The English Riviera Broadsands Beach is a red sand beach south of Goodrington Sands in The English Riviera. The South West Coast Path runs behind the beach on its way south to Elberry Cove and north to Saltern Cove. If you're keen to try w...
Blackpool Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
One of Devon's most popular family beaches Blackpool Sands is one of Devon's most popular family beaches. Dartmouth is to the north east and Torcross to the south west. Also to the south west are Salcombe and Kingsbridge on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Blackpool Sands is a shingle be...
Best South Devon Beaches, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Beach holiday in South Devon South Devon is one of the UK's top destinations for a beach holiday. To help you choose a beach location, we've listed South Devon beaches below. Click through on each recommendation to learn more. We start with our top ten recommendations for South Devon beaches a...
The Devon Line Railway, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
The most beautiful stretch of railway line in England? Many argue that this is the most beautiful stretch of railway line in the country. Also known as the 'Riviera Line' owing to the route it takes from Exeter down the River Exe and Estuary, past Dawlish Warren Beach and Teignmouth on its way to...
Torquay Princess Pier, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Pier on the west side of Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour Torquay Princess Pier is a superb pier on the west side of Torquay Marina. It's lined with benches and leads to the harbour wall from which there are excellent views across Torquay Marina to central Torquay. Access from P...
Torquay Princess Gardens, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Gardens behind Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour Torquay Princess Gardens sit behind Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour. Princess Theatre and Princess Pier are on the west side of the gardens. It's a great spot from which to take in the views. Location of Torquay Princess...
John Musgrave Heritage Trail, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
35m or 56 km trail around Tor Bay and The English Riviera The John Musgrave Heritage Trail runs from Maidencombe (visit Maidencombe Beach whilst you're there) north of The English Riviera and arcs around to Brixham in the south. Attractions along its route include the stunning ruin of Ber...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
The main River Dart crossing for vehicles Dartmouth Higher Ferry is the main River Dart crossing point for vehicles. It's at the north end of town by the Dart Marina Yacht Harbour and connects sections of the A379. The River Dart is a formidable barrier between The English Riviera and the...
Torquay Ferries and Boat Trips, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Torquay There are many kiosks at Torquay Inner Harbour/Outer Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day you visit. Ferries from Torquay Ferries run across Tor Bay to Brixham and Paignton. Western Lady Ferry Service provides&nb...