Things To Do near The Shops At Dartington
Babbacombe Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Magnificent bay at the north end of The English Riviera The English Riviera is built around Tor Bay. North of Tor Bay is the equally beautiful Babbacombe Bay. Babbacombe Bay pushes up from Hope's Nose and Babbacombe in the direction of Shaldon and Teignmouth at the mouth of the Teign Estuary....
Labrador Bay RSPB Nature Reserve, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
RSPB nature reserve on the South Devon coast between Teignmouth and Babbacombe Labrador Bay RSPB Nature Reserve sits on the South Devon coast south of Teignmouth/Shaldon and north of Babbacombe. The nature reserve takes its name from Labrador Bay over which it looks. 'Purchased to help se...
Labrador Bay, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Superb coastal walking and views Labrador Bay is located between the mouth of the Teign Estuary at Teignmouth/Shaldon and Babbacombe. It's a beautiful, very hilly and wooded section of coastline that's unlike anything else on the South Devon coast. There's a large car parking area towards the...
Berry Head Forts, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
South Devon coastal landmark visible from miles around A local information board reads: 'THE DAYMARK. THE DAYMARK IS 25 MTRS HIGH AND WAS BUILT IN 1864 AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID. IT IS OWNED & MANAGED BY THE DART HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS.' Location of The Daymark Tower We've positio...
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
One of the Westcountry's great National Trust properties Unless you're staying in the Dartmouth/Brixham area, Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) can be difficult to get to. You have to cross the River Dart or deal with often heavy traffic in The English Riviera. That said, make the effort as this...
Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 10 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. 10 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...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
'Eyes along the coast' Remains of a WW2 battery on the coast near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Built to protect the Dart Estuary and Slapton and Blackpool Sands from enemy invasion.' (Information board on site) Part of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), the 'eyes along the coast'....
Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 11 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...
The Devon Line Railway, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 11 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...
Hound Tor, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 11 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...
Ness Cove Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Family beach accessed through a tunnel Ness Cove is a sand and shingle family beach under high red cliffs by the pretty Devon village of Shaldon. Access to the beach is through the short Smugglers Tunnel which has been cut through the rock here. There's a large car park, a pub called The Ness...
Shaldon Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 11 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 ...