Things To Do near Dartington
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...
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Education and Visitor Centre, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
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...
Best South Devon Beaches, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
Blackpool Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
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...
The Devon Line Railway, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
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...
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...
Ness Cove Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 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'....
Shaldon Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 10 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 ...
Smugglers Tunnel, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Tunnel to Ness Cove Beach Smugglers Tunnel is a tunnel running through cliffs on the Devon coast providing access from Shaldon to Ness Cove Beach. Smugglers Tunnel is by Shaldon Zoo and the beautifully located The Ness pub. There's a large car park and public toilets by its entrance....
Shaldon Zoo, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
'The Best Little Zoo in the West' Superb, compact zoo on the outskirts of Shaldon with an exceptionally important collection of primates. A delight to visit. 'Set in an acre of woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon, we look after, and help preserve, some of the rare...