Hazel’s guidebook
Lovely Local amenities.
So much to do and see here: Two lovely beaches with safe, lifeguard patrolled swimming. Water sports areas and hire of boards, canoes and dinghies. Many cafes and restaurants, a museum, the pier, a skateboard park, ferry to the beautiful village of Shaldon, (across the river) fishing trips, boat trips.
40 locals recommend
Teignmouth Back Beach
Teign View PlaceSo much to do and see here: Two lovely beaches with safe, lifeguard patrolled swimming. Water sports areas and hire of boards, canoes and dinghies. Many cafes and restaurants, a museum, the pier, a skateboard park, ferry to the beautiful village of Shaldon, (across the river) fishing trips, boat trips.
Take the ferry from Teignmouth back beach. Shaldon is nestled on the beautiful Teign estuary. There are two beaches, one accessed through the “smugglers’” tunnel, a botanical gardens, the Ness headland, an 18 hole public pitch and put course and many cafes, pubs and restaurants.
47 locals recommend
Shaldon
Take the ferry from Teignmouth back beach. Shaldon is nestled on the beautiful Teign estuary. There are two beaches, one accessed through the “smugglers’” tunnel, a botanical gardens, the Ness headland, an 18 hole public pitch and put course and many cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Walking, cycling sightseeing and history
Amazing wildlife, especially birds, historic buildings and water based recreation.
10 locals recommend
River Exe
Amazing wildlife, especially birds, historic buildings and water based recreation.
Walking with amazing views. Can be strenuous in parts. Do as little or as much as you wish.
16 locals recommend
South West Coastal Footpath
South West Coast PathWalking with amazing views. Can be strenuous in parts. Do as little or as much as you wish.
Historic and Peaceful
A sense of calm is felt as soon as you enter the grounds, thisAbbey was founded in the reign of King Canut As well as the abbey there is a bookshop produce shop, beautiful gardens, a restaurant and an information and gift shop.
Buckfast Abbey
National Trust
Overlooking stunning views on the River Dart stands the home of Agatha Christie, the world’s queen of crime.
Take a boat trip from Dartmouth to Greenway. A fantastic day out. So much to see here. The wonderful house and all the grounds. Precook parking if you wish to drive.
132 locals recommend
Greenway House
Take a boat trip from Dartmouth to Greenway. A fantastic day out. So much to see here. The wonderful house and all the grounds. Precook parking if you wish to drive.
The most wonderful house and gardens. My favourite NT property.
114 locals recommend
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
Brownstone RoadThe most wonderful house and gardens. My favourite NT property.
Historic and Exciting
Exeter is one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England. A great mix of shops and free Redcoat walking tours. So much to see and do.
Exeter