Things To Do near Tamar Valley
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 30 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...
Anstey's Cove (Beach), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Small beach set beneath dramatic cliffs on The English Riviera There's a large car park above the cove and a steep path takes you down to the beach where you'll find a cafe, seating and viewing area. Owing to rockfall, part of the cove is closed to the public. We'd recommend heading north...
Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse Sandwiched between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, a great place to watch boats come and go. Brixham Breakwater Beach is by the outer harbour and Berry Head is a little further on via the South W...
Brixham South West Coast Path Walk, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Brixham Brixham is one of the UK's most important and beautiful fishing ports at the southern end of Torbay. Follow the South West Coast Path east and then south and you'll leave the busy port and walk high cliffs on your way to the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary...
Brixham Breakwater Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Pebble beach near the centre of Brixham Brixham Breakwater Beach is a pebble beach on the east side of Brixham Breakwater. There's a cafe and facilities behind the beach. We'd recommend wandering around the side of Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour to get to the beach. There's limited parkin...
St Mary's Bay Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
Big low tide beach on the southern side of Berry Head and Brixham The coast around the centre of Brixham is lined with small beaches and coves. Head south and you come to the large low tide St Mary's Bay Beach in the shadow of Berry Head and Berry Head National Nature Reserve. Locati...
Shoalstone Outdoor Pool, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 30 miles away)
One of many superb outdoor pools along the Westcountry coast Explore the Westcountry coast and you'll come across lots of outdoor pools. Some are small with squat walls that retain sea water at low tide. Others are large public pools. Shoalstone Outdoor Pool is an example of the latter. Situ...
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 31 miles away)
Much photographed viewing point in The English Riviera Thatcher Rock is a small island off the northern coast of Tor Bay in The English Riviera. It's close to Hope's Nose, Thatcher Point and Meadfoot Beach. Whilst it's visible for miles around, we'd suggest you follow the South West Coast Path...
Shaldon Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 31 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 ...
Babbacombe Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 31 miles away)
Magnificent bay at the north end of The English Riviera The English Riviera is built around Tor Bay. North of Tor Bay is the equally beautiful Babbacombe Bay. Babbacombe Bay pushes up from Hope's Nose and Babbacombe in the direction of Shaldon and Teignmouth at the mouth of the Teign Estuary....
Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 31 miles away)
Foot ferry crossing the Teign Estuary between Teignmouth and Shaldon The Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry runs between Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach and Shaldon Beach. Take the ferry from the slipway at the bottom of Lifeboat Lane in Teignmouth or from the landing point on Shaldon Beach. Note...
Teignmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 31 miles away)
Ferries from Teignmouth Teignmouth sits on the north side of the mouth of the Teign Estuary. Shaldon is located on the south side. A ferry connects the two. Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry Take the ferry that runs between Teignmouth and Shaldon. 'The Teignmouth - Shaldon Ferry is reputed...
Ness Cove Beach, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 31 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...
Smugglers Tunnel, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 31 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....
The Ness, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 31 miles away)
Amazing pub location The Ness is a pub at the mouth of the Teign Estuary in Shaldon village. Shaldon is on the Devon coast just north of The English Riviera. There are superb views across the water to Teignmouth and Teignmouth Pier. Beyond those, on a clear day, you'll see the East Devon and Dors...