Things To Do near Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach
Dartmouth/Kingswear South West Coast Path Walk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Dartmouth/Kingswear Along with Salcombe further down the coast, on sunny days, Dartmouth is up there with the best coastal destinations in the world. In the right conditions, it's an awesome place. We'd recommend experiencing Dartmouth by boat and on foot. For the lat...
Dart Valley Trail, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Long distance walking trail by the River Dart The Dart Valley Trail is a beautiful long distance trail that runs along the banks of the River Dart and Estuary in South Devon. The trail connects Totnes to Dartmouth on the South Devon coast. Running north west to south east, the Dart Val...
Dartmouth Castle Estate, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
'Acres of woodland, coastal paths and castles for you to explore' Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage) is a major South Devon attraction. It sits in Dartmouth Castle Estate at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary. The estate includes Dartmouth Castle, St Petrox Church and a section of the South...
Dartmouth Castle Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Ferry running between the centre of Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle A foot passenger ferry runs from the centre of Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Head down to the steps on the embankment south of the pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you to a landing place be...
Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Magnificent castle location Exceptional site at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary offering great views out to sea and back to Dartmouth. Access to the castle is by foot (it's on the South West Coast Path), car or ferry. The Dartmouth Castle Ferry runs frequently from central Dartmou...
Best South Devon Castles, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
There are lots of superb castles and forts located in South Devon and on Dartmoor. We list some of the best below. The Westcountry is a relatively small place so we also include other castles in Devon and Cornwall. South Devon Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Dartmouth ...
Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites UNESCO World Heritage Sites are internationally important natural, cultural, historical and scientific sites. They are rare and, as such, important. The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site is split into sections. One section runs into So...
Morwellham Quay, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
One of the Westcountry's great visitor destinations Morwellham Quay, and the surrounding area, is one of the Westcountry's great visitor destinations. In the scheme of things, few people know about the place which is a shame because it's special. Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...
The Ten Commandments Stones, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 18 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'....
Paignton Zoo, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
One of The English Riviera's most popular tourist attractions Brilliant zoo on the outskirts of Paignton. Paignton Zoo is one of The English Riviera's and South Devon's most popular tourist attractions. There's an extraordinary range of animals including gorillas, tigers and giraffes. It's a big...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Broadsands Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Splashdown Quaywest, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
'Devon's premier water park' Splashdown Quaywest markets itself as 'Devon's premier water park'. It sits behind Goodrington Sands on The English Riviera. The area itself is packed with leisure activities including Goodrington Park, Goodrington Sands Promenade, Goodrington/Roundham Cl...