Things To Do near Dartmoor
Exeter City Wall Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 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. 19 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...
Warren Point, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 19 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 Canal, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Exeter Ship Canal location The Exeter Ship Canal runs from the Exeter Ship Canal Basin in Exeter down the western side of the River Exe and Estuary towards the sea. Where the canal meets the estuary are The Turf and Turf Lock. One of the oldest canals in the UK It's...
Exe Estuary and Exmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
River Exe and Estuary, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
From Exmoor National Park to the South Devon coast Rising on the high moors of Exmoor National Park north west of Simonsbath, the River Exe arcs south east towards the Dulverton area on the fringe of the Park before flowing south through Tiverton to Exeter. From there, the river runs into the Exe...
Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Crossing the River Exe and Estuary A ferry runs from Ferry Road in Topsham across to Topsham Lock. Further south, another ferry runs from Topsham across to The Turf pub. Location of Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry We've positioned Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry on Google maps....
The Church House Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Great location near Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and Slapton Sands (Beach) The Church House Inn sits by the A379 in Stokenham by Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and Slapton Sands (Beach). It's a great place to stop if you're touring the area by car. The Church House Inn faces...
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Nature reserve by the mouth of the Exe Estuary at Exmouth Exmouth sits on the mouth of the Exe Estuary. Exmouth Local Nature Reserve covers the estuary by the town. 'Designated due to the highly productive mudflats and eelgrass beds, which provide a rich food source for birds.' (Information bo...
Hope Cove South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Hope Cove Head north of Hope Cove and you are on a relatively gentle stretch of coastline lined with top beaches. Head south and east and you're walking wild, high cliffs way above the sea on your way to the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. The two routes ha...
Hope Cove Mouthwell Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Compact and sheltered family beach on the north side of Hope Cove Hope Cove Mouthwell Beach is a compact and sheltered family beach on the north side of Hope Cove below the Hope and Anchor Inn, The Cove Cafe Bar and the village shop. A slipway leads down to the sand. Kids...
Hope and Anchor Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Super coastal village pub location near two beaches Hope Cove is a beautiful village in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At low tide, there's a large sand beach at Hope Cove Harbour Beach. To the north, beyond a rocky point that juts out into the sea, is Hope Cove Mouthwel...
The Cove Cafe Bar, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Cool cafe bar in Hope Cove The Cove Cafe Bar is a cool cafe bar by Hope Cove Mouthwell Beach and next door to the Hope and Anchor Inn. It's one of our favourite places to relax and warm up out of the holiday season when South Devon is relatively quiet. It's a great spot for a break w...
Exe Estuary RSPB Nature Reserves, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
RSPB nature reserves on the Exe Estuary near Exeter The River Exe rises on the high moors of Exmoor National Park north west of Simonsbath and arcs south east towards the Dulverton area on the fringe of the Park before flowing south through Tiverton to Exeter. From there, the...
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
National Nature Reserve near the southernmost point of South Devon Slapton Ley is a National Nature Reserve by Torcross in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The largest natural lake in South West England, Slapton Ley is separated from the sea at Start Bay by Slapton Sands (Beach...