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Can anyone tell me what Salcombe is like compared to other places nearby? with regards to touristy stuff, shopping etc.
I am visiting Plym later this month and want to go somewhere different, it's one of the only places I never explored when I was down there, so, is it worth visiting?
I will be in boring car, so 'spirited hooning' won't be on the list
I am visiting Plym later this month and want to go somewhere different, it's one of the only places I never explored when I was down there, so, is it worth visiting?
I will be in boring car, so 'spirited hooning' won't be on the list
Edited by missdiane on Friday 4th January 22:03
missdiane said:
Can anyone tell me what Salcombe is like compared to other places nearby? with regards to touristy stuff, shopping etc.
I am visiting Plym later this month and want to go somewhere different, it's one of the only places I never explored when I was down there, so, is it worth visiting?
I will be in boring car, so 'spirited hooning' won't be on the list
its ok, Kingsbridge is near & abit busier. Lots of nice pubs to go to around that area.I am visiting Plym later this month and want to go somewhere different, it's one of the only places I never explored when I was down there, so, is it worth visiting?
I will be in boring car, so 'spirited hooning' won't be on the list
Edited by missdiane on Friday 4th January 22:03
unless you are into boats there is nothing at salcombe. Its quickley losing its charm owing to the second home contingency, by all means go have a look but my advise go to kingsbridge then take the coast road to slapton and on to dartmouth. Then if you are still looking for more take the ferry over to brixham, paignton, torquay.
_Batty_ said:
stigmundfreud said:
But for a really nice quiet place you cannot go far wrong with East Prawle.
we have a place there spent 'new years', both this year and last year in the 'Pigs Nose' (two doors down from our house
)stigmundfreud said:
is yours one of the 90% of houses that are empty off season 
Yes did the walk down past the light house to the point. I cannot walk too much due to a foot injury but even then the walks are not too challenging. Prob down this summer, if in the car you'll hear me before you see me :
nope, its used every weekend Yes did the walk down past the light house to the point. I cannot walk too much due to a foot injury but even then the walks are not too challenging. Prob down this summer, if in the car you'll hear me before you see me :
for reference its the one with the post box
erm if you see a black Alfa GTV there at anytime it will be me
It's dead in winter and too posh in the height of summer. Recommend Dartmouth instead, although Kingsbridge is nice too.
If you've got some transport and it's a relatively nice day you really really need to take a day trip out to Burgh Island - cracking views, lovely beach, ancient pub (if not the most welcoming!)
If you've got some transport and it's a relatively nice day you really really need to take a day trip out to Burgh Island - cracking views, lovely beach, ancient pub (if not the most welcoming!)
We always go down there either at the start and the end of the season.. Its not really a wet/wild weather place.
The beach across the other side is lovely on a sunny day. Nice walks etc. Dartmouth nearby
At this time of the year, I'd make the extra journey to Cornwall. Usually base in falmouth then drive around the coasts - walking in the rain, come back to a warm hotel with pool/sauna and lovely meal. Bit far for you maybe.
If you do like a nice walk there's some great ones near Shaldon going south, east of Newton Abbott along the coast..
Cant beat it! Have fun
The beach across the other side is lovely on a sunny day. Nice walks etc. Dartmouth nearby
At this time of the year, I'd make the extra journey to Cornwall. Usually base in falmouth then drive around the coasts - walking in the rain, come back to a warm hotel with pool/sauna and lovely meal. Bit far for you maybe.
If you do like a nice walk there's some great ones near Shaldon going south, east of Newton Abbott along the coast..
Cant beat it!
Have funI tend to usually treck down to Cornwall anyway, feel like I neglected Devon last time I went down, going soon so on weather watch already.
I have been to Dartmouth several times before, so not fussed about going there again.
Another question, whats the best part of the coastal path down there in case I fancy a walk?
I have been to Dartmouth several times before, so not fussed about going there again.
Another question, whats the best part of the coastal path down there in case I fancy a walk?
There's a cracking village called Hope near Salcombe (about 12 miles west). You can pick up the sw coast path there and head east back towards Salcombe across Bolt Head. There's an iron age fort at Bolt Head and some cracking views of Burgh Island and the coast path from there.
If you go further west, then I would highly recommend taking the passenger ferry from Cremyll street in Plymouth across to Cornwall and walking the sw coast path section there across to kingsand and cawsand. these are two of the most original fishing villages left (still too many holiday homes!) with some cracking pubs and little shingle beaches. You can then retrace your steps (not a bad thing on this walk) back to the pub to wait on the ferry back to the free car park on Cremyll St. total distance = 3 1/2 miles each way.
If you go further west, then I would highly recommend taking the passenger ferry from Cremyll street in Plymouth across to Cornwall and walking the sw coast path section there across to kingsand and cawsand. these are two of the most original fishing villages left (still too many holiday homes!) with some cracking pubs and little shingle beaches. You can then retrace your steps (not a bad thing on this walk) back to the pub to wait on the ferry back to the free car park on Cremyll St. total distance = 3 1/2 miles each way.
wadgebeast said:
There's a cracking village called Hope near Salcombe (about 12 miles west). You can pick up the sw coast path there and head east back towards Salcombe across Bolt Head. There's an iron age fort at Bolt Head and some cracking views of Burgh Island and the coast path from there.
If you go further west, then I would highly recommend taking the passenger ferry from Cremyll street in Plymouth across to Cornwall and walking the sw coast path section there across to kingsand and cawsand. these are two of the most original fishing villages left (still too many holiday homes!) with some cracking pubs and little shingle beaches. You can then retrace your steps (not a bad thing on this walk) back to the pub to wait on the ferry back to the free car park on Cremyll St. total distance = 3 1/2 miles each way.
Thank you for the input If you go further west, then I would highly recommend taking the passenger ferry from Cremyll street in Plymouth across to Cornwall and walking the sw coast path section there across to kingsand and cawsand. these are two of the most original fishing villages left (still too many holiday homes!) with some cracking pubs and little shingle beaches. You can then retrace your steps (not a bad thing on this walk) back to the pub to wait on the ferry back to the free car park on Cremyll St. total distance = 3 1/2 miles each way.
The first one sounds lovely, I will keep it in mind (so does the second, but have done that way before)
Weather not looking good for a walk though
defo recommend dartmouth - i love it there.(very lucky to have a rather charming male friend who lives there too!!lol) some good shops for clothes, art etc. and some good grub too. i can highly recommend the chippy in the main street (almost oposite Somerfields)
if you wana see some expensive dartmouth houses, then head to the higher part of town Warfleet. ive seen anthony worrell thompson up there!
you also cant beat walking off the fish and chips along Slapton Sands (or is it Ley?) with a good pub at the end!
not been to kingsbridge in years but i remember the pub by the car park and quay was really good.
hope we all help you. let us know how you get on, put some pix up if you go to any recommended places!
if you wana see some expensive dartmouth houses, then head to the higher part of town Warfleet. ive seen anthony worrell thompson up there!
you also cant beat walking off the fish and chips along Slapton Sands (or is it Ley?) with a good pub at the end!
not been to kingsbridge in years but i remember the pub by the car park and quay was really good.
hope we all help you. let us know how you get on, put some pix up if you go to any recommended places!
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