Things To Do near Bovey Tracey
Exeter Woollen Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Exeter's historic wool trade Much of Exeter's wealth was generated by the wool trade. The Exeter Woollen Trail is a historical and cultural walking trail in the centre of the city exploring Exeter's role in that industry 'Exeter's cloth industry reached its peak in the late 1600s when ove...
English Riviera Global Geopark, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
The world's first urban Geopark The English Riviera Geopark was the world's first urban Geopark. It's exceptionally beautiful and fascinating and within one of the UK's hottest tourist destinations. A Geopark is a territory with an internationally important geological and cultural heritag...
Exeter Cathedral Close, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops Exeter Cathedral Close is a beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. Exeter Cathedral location We've positioned Exeter Cathedral Close on Goo...
Babbacombe South West Coast Path Walk, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Babbacombe The coastal walking around Babbacombe is superb. Head east and south and you're on a relatively short section of coast path from Babbacombe to Torquay that's up there with the best on the South West Coast Path for a populated area. Walk north of Babbacombe...
Exeter High Street, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Arguably the best place to shop in the Westcountry Exeter High Street and Exeter Princesshay are arguably the best places to shop in the Westcountry. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants in which to refuel. Try Queen Street Dining just off the High Street with all its restaurants a...
Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
The Westcountry's best museum Essential visiting when on holiday in South Devon. We can't recommend the museum highly enough. Location of Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) We've positioned Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) on Google maps. Zoom...
Warren Point, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Great beach walk with views Warren Point is at the north eastern end of the sand spit that pushes out from Dawlish Warren into the mouth of the Exe Estuary. It provides superb views of the estuary, Exmouth and start of the Dorset and East Devon Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site which is commo...
Exeter Princesshay, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
The world's largest brands and retailers Princesshay is a relatively recent development in central Exeter. Some of the world's largest brands and retailers have stores in Princesshay. You'll find plenty of places to eat and drink at either end of Princesshay. It also offers fine views of...
Exe Estuary and Exmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Ferries in the Exe Estuary and from Exmouth Ferries run from numerous places in the Exe Estuary. These include Starcross, The Turf pub, Topsham and Exmouth. Starcross/Exmouth Ferry A ferry runs between Starcross and Exmouth. In Starcross, head for the railway station. Cross the...
Exeter Medieval Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Medieval Exeter Exeter is home to a wealth of medieval buildings. Follow the Exeter Medieval Trail to learn more about the city's past. Locations on Exeter Medieval Trail Exeter Medieval Trail runs past Castle Street, Cathedral Yard, Southernhay, Wynard's Almshouses, Smyther...
The Devon Witches, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Last people in England to be executed for witchcraft tried here and hanged The last people in England to be executed for witchcraft were tried and hanged in Exeter. There's a plaque on a wall of the ruined Rougemont Castle that reads: 'THE DEVON WITCHES. IN MEMORY OF Temperance Lloyd Susannah...
Rougemont Castle (Exeter Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
The oldest standing castle building in England Rougemont Castle, or Exeter Castle, was built shortly after the Norman Conquest. The main attraction today is the fine gatehouse which is said to be the oldest standing castle building in England. There's an information board by the gatehouse prov...
Exeter City Wall Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Exeter's Roman wall Exeter City Wall was 'built by the Romans about 200A.D., since repaired by others. Much of the City Wall still stands, some of it of original Roman workmanship'. (Source: information plaque on the Exeter City Wall, photo provided) Locations on the Exeter City Wall...
Exeter's Underground Passages, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter Exeter's Underground Passages are medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter. The tunnels were built to supply water to the city. According to the guidebook, 'no similar system of passages can be explored by the public e...
Torquay Princess Pier, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Pier on the west side of Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour Torquay Princess Pier is a superb pier on the west side of Torquay Marina. It's lined with benches and leads to the harbour wall from which there are excellent views across Torquay Marina to central Torquay. Access from P...