Things To Do near Torcross South West Coast Path Walk
The Box/Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
The Box replaces Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery. Located across the road from the University of Plymouth, it's under development so isn't open to the public.
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
One of Plymouth's most famous inhabitants and first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue is located on Plymouth Hoe, close to Plymouth Smeaton's Tower with views across Plymouth Sound. Plymouth Hoe is said to be where Francis Drake was playi...
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Education and Visitor Centre, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 23 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...
Plymouth University, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Impressive architecture and sculptures If you're exploring central Plymouth, we'd recommend wandering around the University of Plymouth campus. There's impressive architecture and some top sculptures. The university offers a very different vibe to the touristy Sutton Harbour area or the busy Plym...
Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Famous city centre with its 1950s architecture and town planning Both Exeter and Plymouth were heavily bombed during WWII. At the heart of modern Plymouth is the city centre's 1950s architecture and town planning. Location of Plymouth City Centre Plymouth City Centre sits behind P...
Sheeps Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Dominating the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir Sheeps Tor dominates the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir. It rises steeply from the plantations that fringe the water and is topped by huge rocky outcrops and crags that are popular with climbers. Given its height and relative isolation, the 36...
Messenger Sculpture, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
The UK's largest bronze sculpture Messenger is the UK's largest bronze sculpture. Craned into place in March 2019, the sculpture sits in front of the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Location of the Messenger The Messenger is located on the Royal Parade in central Plymouth. We've posi...
Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Leading Westcountry theatre The Theatre Royal Plymouth is a leading Westcountry theatre. It bills itself as 'the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West'. Location of the Theatre Royal Plymouth The theatr...
Coryton Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Superb, sandy cove just south of central Dawlish Head south at Dawlish on the South West Coast Path and you walk behind Dawlish Beach to Boat Cove (Beach). Just beyond the rocks there, sat below cliffs, is the superb, sandy Coryton Cove. 'Coryton Cove is one of the most sheltered beaches on th...
Boat Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Cove at the southern end of Dawlish Beach Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. At its southern end, protected by a breakwater, is Boat Cove (Beach). As the name suggests, you can take boat trips from this protected cove. Local information boards read: 'Boat trips from Dawlish. Brixham cru...
Dawlish Beach, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Long beach lining the coast at Dawlish Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. The Devon Line Railway runs behind it. Inland are Dawlish Water and Dawlish Lawn. Follow the South West Coast Path south of central Dawlish and you come to Boat Cove (Beach) and Coryton Cove. Follow the South West...
Dawlish Water, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Home to Dawlish's famous black swans Dawlish Water is a waterway that runs through the centre of Dawlish on its way to the sea. Local boards provide information on 'the waterfowl of Dawlish Water' but it's known for its black swans. It's a beautiful location. Dawlish Lawn is on the north...
Burrator Reservoir, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Stunning reservoir fringed by plantations and tors in the south west section of Dartmoor National Park Burrator Reservoir, or Burrator, is an exceptionally popular Dartmoor beauty spot in the south west section of the National Park. It sits below the busy B3212 between Princetown and Yelverton....
Plymouth Devil's Point Park, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Brilliant waterside park by Plymouth Royal William Yard At Plymouth, the River Tamar runs through the Hamoaze towards Plymouth Sound. Where the water channel narrows are Devil's Point and Wilderness Point. Devil's Point is on the Plymouth/Devon side of the water. Wilderness Point is on the Mount...
Plymouth Royal William Yard, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Plymouth's foodie destination Plymouth Royal William Yard is an impressive redevelopment of an early nineteenth century 'victualling yard'. Clearly, Plymouth was an immensely important naval base. The Royal Navy needed supplies. Food, drink and other supplies were stored in Royal William Yar...