There are so many wonderful things to do in Sunny Salcombe and the surrounding area!
Whether you are planning a beach holiday, activity holiday, walking holiday or a mixutre of all three, there is something for everyone in the South Hams.
If walking is what you are after then take in the stunning local scenery with a walk along the nearby National Trust Coast Path. There are so many walks to choose from, and all of them have something special to offer. Or, if you want a bit more action in your day, you can find water sports available through groups such as Sea N Shore, the Island Cruising Club, Salcombe Yacht Club and South Sands Sailing. Slightly further afield based in Dartmouth is Monty Halls Great Escapes offering a variety of trips and courses. For more on sports and leisure please just click on the link here... Sport and Leisure
Boat Trips
A trip to the South Hams isn't complete without taking to the water at some point during your stay. If you don't have, or don't want to hire your own boat there are lots of trips available. The Salcombe-Kingsbridge Rivermaid offers a wonderful scenic cruise along the estuary between Kingsbridge and Salcombe and runs from Easter to October. The South Sands Ferry is a fun way of travelling from Salcombe town (Whitestrand) to South Sands where there is a fabulous hotel where you can have breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner overlooking the beach.
Eating and drinking out
There are so many pubs & restaurants in Salcombe town. For families Captain Flint's or the Island Street Bar & Grill are firm favourites, and who can beat the Winking Prawn at North Sands for the best breakfast in town. Popping out for a drink? The Kings Arms at Whitestrand is always good for a bite to eat and a few beers as is the Victoria Inn, which also has a great childrens play area at the back. The Ferry Inn is very popular for a drink on your way back over via the passenger ferry from the beaches of East Portlemouth and the lively Fortescue Inn is also a popular choice.
For something a bit more special try the South Sands Hotel which has an excellent resturant with a wonderful terrace overlooking South Sands beach. If you want to go slightly further afield The Tower Inn in Slapton is excellent and has a lovely garden overlooking the tower at the rear and The Cricket Inn at Beesands is located right on the beach overlooking Start Bay and has fabulous sea food, its the perfect pub to go to after a walk round Start Point and a trip to Start Point Lighthouse.
Beaches
Paxdene is located close to some of the most beautiful beaches in Devon if not the UK, below is a list of a few of them, all of which are well within a 30 minutes drive or indeed walk from Paxdene.
East Portlemouth Beaches - accessed via passenger ferry in Salcombe
North Sands - a mere 15 minute walk from Paxdene
South Sands - approximately 25 minute walk from Paxdene
Blackpool Sands - approximately 30 minute drive
Slapton Sands - approximately 20 minute drive
Bantham Beach - approximately 15 minute drive
Kids
As well as the many beaches and watersports available in Salcombe, there is a wealth of things to do with children across the South Hams. Below is a list of just a few attractions nearby.
Woodlands Family Theme Park
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
National Marine Aquarium
Dartmoor Zoological Park
Pennywell Farm Activity Centre
Paignton Zoo
Living Coasts
Plymouth Ski Centre
Dart Rock Climbing Centre
Dartmoor Treasure Trail
Quaywest Water Park
For a full list of Days out with the children please click HERE
If walking is what you are after then take in the stunning local scenery with a walk along the nearby National Trust Coast Path. There are so many walks to choose from, and all of them have something special to offer. Or, if you want a bit more action in your day, you can find water sports available through groups such as Sea N Shore, the Island Cruising Club, Salcombe Yacht Club and South Sands Sailing. Slightly further afield based in Dartmouth is Monty Halls Great Escapes offering a variety of trips and courses. For more on sports and leisure please just click on the link here... Sport and Leisure
Boat Trips
A trip to the South Hams isn't complete without taking to the water at some point during your stay. If you don't have, or don't want to hire your own boat there are lots of trips available. The Salcombe-Kingsbridge Rivermaid offers a wonderful scenic cruise along the estuary between Kingsbridge and Salcombe and runs from Easter to October. The South Sands Ferry is a fun way of travelling from Salcombe town (Whitestrand) to South Sands where there is a fabulous hotel where you can have breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner overlooking the beach.
Eating and drinking out
There are so many pubs & restaurants in Salcombe town. For families Captain Flint's or the Island Street Bar & Grill are firm favourites, and who can beat the Winking Prawn at North Sands for the best breakfast in town. Popping out for a drink? The Kings Arms at Whitestrand is always good for a bite to eat and a few beers as is the Victoria Inn, which also has a great childrens play area at the back. The Ferry Inn is very popular for a drink on your way back over via the passenger ferry from the beaches of East Portlemouth and the lively Fortescue Inn is also a popular choice.
For something a bit more special try the South Sands Hotel which has an excellent resturant with a wonderful terrace overlooking South Sands beach. If you want to go slightly further afield The Tower Inn in Slapton is excellent and has a lovely garden overlooking the tower at the rear and The Cricket Inn at Beesands is located right on the beach overlooking Start Bay and has fabulous sea food, its the perfect pub to go to after a walk round Start Point and a trip to Start Point Lighthouse.
Beaches
Paxdene is located close to some of the most beautiful beaches in Devon if not the UK, below is a list of a few of them, all of which are well within a 30 minutes drive or indeed walk from Paxdene.
East Portlemouth Beaches - accessed via passenger ferry in Salcombe
North Sands - a mere 15 minute walk from Paxdene
South Sands - approximately 25 minute walk from Paxdene
Blackpool Sands - approximately 30 minute drive
Slapton Sands - approximately 20 minute drive
Bantham Beach - approximately 15 minute drive
Kids
As well as the many beaches and watersports available in Salcombe, there is a wealth of things to do with children across the South Hams. Below is a list of just a few attractions nearby.
Woodlands Family Theme Park
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
National Marine Aquarium
Dartmoor Zoological Park
Pennywell Farm Activity Centre
Paignton Zoo
Living Coasts
Plymouth Ski Centre
Dart Rock Climbing Centre
Dartmoor Treasure Trail
Quaywest Water Park
For a full list of Days out with the children please click HERE