Things To Do near Gara Rock Beach

Shaldon Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)

Wonderful beach at Shaldon on the Teign Estuary Shaldon Beach is a wonderful shingle and sand beach with views across the River Teign and Estuary towards Teignmouth. There are some great pubs and cafes behind the beach. The beer garden at The Ferry Boat Inn is superb. Take a trip ...

The Devon Line Railway, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 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...

Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)

Foot ferry crossing the Teign Estuary between Teignmouth and Shaldon The Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry runs between Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach and Shaldon Beach. Take the ferry from the slipway at the bottom of Lifeboat Lane in Teignmouth or from the landing point on Shaldon Beach. Note...

Teignmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)

Ferries from Teignmouth Teignmouth sits on the north side of the mouth of the Teign Estuary. Shaldon is located on the south side. A ferry connects the two.   Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry Take the ferry that runs between Teignmouth and Shaldon. 'The Teignmouth - Shaldon Ferry is reputed...

Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)

Pretty beach at the back of Teignmouth with top views of Shaldon and the Teign Estuary Teignmouth River Beach, or Teignmouth Back Beach, sits at the back of Teingmouth overlooking the Teign Estuary. Shaldon is across the water. The Teignmouth/Shaldon ferry runs between Teignmouth River Beach/Back...

Buckland Abbey (National Trust), Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)

One of a number of abbeys fringing Dartmoor National Park Spend time walking Dartmoor's south plateau and you'll encounter a high number of ancient crosses. These marked routes across the moors. The routes were used by monks and others to travel between the medieval abbeys and priory that fringed...

Teignmouth/Shaldon South West Coast Path Walk, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 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...

Haytor Rocks, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 25 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...

Templer Way, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)

Walk connecting Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coast 'The Templer Way is a walking route ... following as closely as possible the line of the Haytor Down Granite Tramways and Stover Canal (Disused), and also the Teign Estuary, linking Haytor on Dartmoor to the sea.' (Source: info...

Teignmouth Pier, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 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 Promenade, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 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 Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 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...

House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 25 miles away)

A cluster of visitor attractions on the egde of Dartmoor The House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass is a cluster of visitor attractions under one roof. It's a fascinating place. If you're into shopping, history or the arts then we'd recommend a visit.   Location of House of Marbl...

Teign Heritage Centre (Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum), Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 25 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...

Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Education and Visitor Centre, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 26 miles away)

Learn about the types of ponies you'll see on Dartmoor Dartmoor National Park is known for its moorland ponies. Spend time on Dartmoor and it's difficult not to see ponies grazing or wandering the moors. These ponies come in a huge variety of colours, shapes and sizes. This variety can be co...