Guidebook for around South Devon and Dartmoor
Sightseeing
Totnes
Cool funky independent Devon town market on Friday and Saturday
Dartington Hall
Lovely gardens to visit plus good shopping
Vintage trains take you to Totnes via great pub at Staverton
57 locals recommend
South Devon Railway station
Dartbridge RoadVintage trains take you to Totnes via great pub at Staverton
Famous moorland village with international craft events and good pubs
25 locals recommend
Bovey Tracey
Famous moorland village with international craft events and good pubs
Forest park with Go Ape and loads of mountain biking trails
88 locals recommend
Haldon Forest Park (Forestry England)
Bullers HillForest park with Go Ape and loads of mountain biking trails
Exeter Racecourse
A day at the races!
Newton Abbot Races Ltd
Newton RoadFamous race course!
Canonteign Falls
England's tallest waterfall!
Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park Limited
Daterfalls on Dartmoor
The Hoe
Beach and City all in one
Greenway House
Agatha Christies House on the banks of the river Dart
Castle Drogo
Salcombe
Classic South Hams Town with beach
Dartmouth
Historic port on the River Dart
Bigbury-on-Sea
Great beach in South Hams
Shipley Bridge
River Walk to resevoir on Dartmoor
Charlestown
Historic port 1hr 15 mins away
Stone Lane Gardens
Fabulous gardens with amazing Trees and sculptures
Tavistock
Classic moorland town with historic buildings and markets
Dawlish Warren
Warren RoadNice beach with great walks along the dunes
Exeter
Devon's Historic capital
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
Brownstone RoadFood Scene - good places to go to eat and Drink
Pubs and restaurants
Lustleigh
Nice Dartmoor village with good pub and cream teas
The Rock Inn
Traditional moorland pub
The Carpenters Arms
Old Town HillSmall local pub, good hearty fare!!
The Coombe Cellars
Great view from this estuary side pub and restaurant
The Old Inn
Widecombe in the moor, large pub at centre of historic village.
The Cleave
good country pub
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Great food
The Curator Cafe & Kitchen
2A The PlainsOur favourite Cafe and Restaurant in Totnes
Ben's Farm Shop
StavertonGreat Organic veg shop ( old Riverford Shop )
Great Wine and Cheese. Wine and cheese tasting with spectacular views of the River Dart
90 locals recommend
Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Waddeton RoadGreat Wine and Cheese. Wine and cheese tasting with spectacular views of the River Dart
Entertainment & Activities
Shaldon
Great beach
Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Fore StreetGreat craft centre with nice cafe
Blackpool Sands
Lovely South Devon Beach
National Marine Aquarium
Woodlands Family Theme Park
A3122For the kids!
House of Marbles
Good for a rainy day with the kids
The Miniature Pony Centre
Lots of Miniature ponies
Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanAll weather Farm activites for the little ones
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadThe biggest Zoo in the South West a full day out
Living Coasts
1 Beacon HillThe Zoo by the sea
Buckfast Abbey
Dartmeet
Great for canoing
Eden Project
Only 1 hour and 15mins away
Hill House Nursery
Our favourite place for plants, also a cafe
The Box
Tavistock PlaceBrand New multi million pound museum in plymouth
Plants Galore
Staplehill Roadlocal garden centre
St Ives
Nice day trip by train from Newton Abbot
Black Barns Devon
Staplehill RoadOur own art studios, ask about our courses and workshops.