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Recommended Towns & Villages near Salcombe

Coastpath Hope with Hope view

Hope (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)

Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove...

The beach at Hallsands, Devon.

Hallsands (20 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)

Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas...

Beesands

Beesands (6 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E)

Here in Beesands narrow lanes rise swiftly up steep cliffs from a small beach-side fishing village showing a delightful mix match of old cottages fronted by a strip of softly shelving sand and shingle...

Torcross and beach view

Torcross (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E)

In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl...

Kingswear, Devon

Kingswear (33 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE)

Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time...

Dittisham

Dittisham (37 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NE)

Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart...

Newton Ferrers, Devon

Newton Ferrers (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NW)

A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored...

Brixton village, Devon

Brixton (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NW)

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The rolling hills of Devon!

Galmpton (13 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE)

Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha Christie lived here and was closely linked to the local.....

Brixham, Devon

Brixham (303 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction NE)

The long history of Brixham first began in pre-historic caves, finds suggest that Human beings sheltered here during the Ice Age..

Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon

Paignton (171 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction NE)

This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of enchantment and summer fun. Paignton lies.....

Cockington

Cockington (97 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction NE)

This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient parkland, or take a romantic drive around Cockington in a.....

International Air Monument

Plymouth (134 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction NW)

This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past...

Light on the water 3

Babbacombe (62 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (20.0 miles, 32.1 km, direction NE)

With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday...

Rame Head, near Plymouth, Cornwall

Rame (13 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction W)

This lovely place is a nature lovers paradise. There is an abundance of wildlife including rare and beautiful birds to be occasionally seen and heard fluttering around their peaceful woodland habitat...

Church of St Peter, Buckland in the Moor, Devon

Buckland in the Moor (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction N)

This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens...

Dartmeet, on Dartmoor

Dartmeet (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (21.7 miles, 34.9 km, direction N)

A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East Dart and West Dart...

Buckland Abbey

Yelverton (7 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (22.5 miles, 36.3 km, direction NW)

Yelverton, by-passed by the picturesque River Meavy is situated on the south-western fringes of Dartmoor. It is a quaint little town surrounded by fine scenery with easy access to some of the loveliest places on Dartmoor...

Royal Albert Rail Bridge - Saltash - June 2009 Cloudy Day

Saltash (22 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (23.0 miles, 37.0 km, direction NW)

Famous for its two great bridges than span the River Tamar, this little town, known as 'the gateway to Cornwall' is both pretty and interesting...

Princetown

Princetown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (23.4 miles, 37.6 km, direction NW)

Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison...

Recommended attractions near Salcombe

Start Point Lighthouse, Hallsands, Devon

Start Point Lighthouse (9 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction E)

Designed in 1836 by James Walker..

Burgh Island

Burgh Island (23 Pictures)

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW)

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Old pottery in Dartmouth, Devon

Dartmouth Pottery (1 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction NE)

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Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle (24 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NE)

Darmouth Castle occupies a rocky promontory overlooking the Dart estuary. It was one of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII.....

Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage in Yealmpton, Devon

Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage (1 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NW)

Many myths surround the legend of Old Mother Hubbard, did she exist or didn't she? but the cottage she is supposed to have.....

Coleton Fishacre garden, Dartmouth, Devon. National Trust

Coleton Fishacre Garden (58 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)

A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts & Crafts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors...

A picture of Greenway

Greenway (4 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)

The house called Greenway sitting serenely in attractive countryside has been an important Devon home for centuries, during which.....

Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon

Totnes Castle (1 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction N)

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England...

Dartington hall gardens, near Totnes, Devon

Dartington Hall (14 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.9 km, direction N)

Outstanding grounds surround this late 14th century house, with original great hall, outer courtyard and a collection of other.....

berry pomeroy castle

Berry Pomeroy Castle (5 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NE)

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Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey (29 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction N)

One of the most amazing things about this fine abbey is that it was built almost entirely by amateur builders. The Benedictine.....

A picture of The Merchantant's House

The Merchantant's House (1 Pictures)

(18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction NW)

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Babbacombe Model Village

Babbacombe Model Village (7 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.4 km, direction NE)

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The Tower, Buckland Abbey, Devon

Buckland Abbey (4 Pictures)

(23.6 miles, 38.0 km, direction NW)

Buckland Abbey is situated near Yelverton at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It was built as a 13th century Cistercian.....


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