Top Things to do in South West England
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Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Dart River, Mutton Cove, Walk Bude - Coastal & Canal, Loe Pool, Fernworthy Reservoir, Plymouth Sound, Kennet & Avon Canal, Poole Harbour, Brixham Harbour, Coate Water Country Park.
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1. Dart River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By DAVIDV747 - Bangkok, Thailand
This trip is a train ride Paignton to/from Dartmouth and a river trip Dartmouth to/from Totnes. We did the river trip from Totnes first which worked well for us as it gave us a few hours in delightful and very sunny (on our trip) Dartmouth before the train trip to Paignton and also allowed us to mooch around Totnes for a few hours - which is another delightful town - before the river trip. The river trip was excellent, very informative and really beautiful. The boat was spacious and comfortable with a café on board. The train ride back up to Paignton along the river and then the coast was also very nice. Then there was a bus waiting to take us back to Totnes, but, don't dawdle around the train station on arrival as the bus departs promptly and there is not another one for one hour. The whole trip was well priced and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
2. Mutton Cove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By FalmouthLucy - Devon, United Kingdom
Loved watching and listening to the seals.There were probably over a hundred on the beach.Its a lovely walk along coastline with lovely views of Godrevy lighthouse
3. Walk Bude - Coastal & Canal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By anthonymF8433TD
We have hundreds of miles of canal back in the north west and walk them regularly.Today we have been for cream tea on the barge cafe,weight watchers is closed so we have to walk it off.This is a sea end canal,which is something you don't see everyday,the canal do's actually finish in the atlantic.Perfectly flat towpath,well maintained with some interesting sculptures along the way.We walked from town centre to beyond the first long bend,It probably took about half an hour.The wetland that runs parallel is alive with birds and ducks and has a hide for viewing.Plenty of people taking time away from covid to stroll,slowly along ,a little nod hello or a small smile can be a cure to some people and a winding canal is perfect on a cold day to blow away the cobwebs,There is also plenty of history to read about in the town section.This is a really pleasant nature walk,we saw herons asleep and stalking,fish topped a couple of times and a peregrine went home hungry,this is a well cared for place free of litter and unlike back home,no shopping trolley or moped below the surface.I did not pack any fishing gear as all we wanted was some time together after working through this pandemic and to walk and explore.But inside I was seething as we walked along there were four guys sitting on the far bank fishing,I am far to mature to be jealous,but shouldn't they be at work
4. Loe Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Some people believe that King Arthur abandoned his sword Excalibur in Loe Pool, Cornwall's largest natural body of freshwater.
Reviewed By K9669KDchrish
We visited on a quiet winters morning, parked in the national trust car park. It was a lovely walk down the hill to the lake, the stables were closed as it is out of season, yet we had some sandwiches with us and found a beautiful spot with a bench overlooking the lake, so peaceful and great for watching all the wildlife on the lake, could have spent hours there, will definitely return for another visit
5. Fernworthy Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By CherylD1563 - Worthing, United Kingdom
Stumbled upon this by accident while driving around Dartmoor. Luckily had walking boots and drinks with us. We did the whole walk and took us just under 2 hours with a rest 3/4 of the way round. £2 for 2 hours in the car park (cash only). Would definitely go again when we are in Devon it was a beautiful walk.
6. Plymouth Sound
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 639 reviews
Reviewed By CJJD666 - Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Always something going on. From small yachts to maintenance craft, the Normandy Ferries and of course regular visits by Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve ships. Plus the occasional foreign naval vessels.
7. Kennet & Avon Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By savvy100 - Torquay, United Kingdom
This is a great cycle ride or a couple of days. Pretty flat until you come off at the 31 miles that are not really for cycling and the route through some nice villages. I’ve done it a few times over the years and never get tired of it.
8. Poole Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,987 reviews
Reviewed By 512joannea - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Well we’re away we like to visit all the different harbours.. So we thought we’d take a walk on this one.. Beautiful harbour lots of lovely boats to see.. Plenty of benches to sit and relax on to watch the world go by.. Must see if your in Poole..
9. Brixham Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,580 reviews
Reviewed By robinkmaddex - Brixham, United Kingdom
Love Brixham Harbour, a classic English working Harbour surrounded with great pubs and restaurants. You can walk around either side and on discover more beautiful and amazing little beaches with lovely food huts etc. Walk the 1/2 mile breakwater, visit Shoalstone seawater pool, carry on to Berry Head or around past the Fishing boats Quay to Battery Gardens and Fishcombe cove. So much so close!
10. Coate Water Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 626 reviews
Reviewed By 71flojo - Newbury, United Kingdom
Large lake to walk around, going through woody areas so nice & cool on a hot day plus large open grass areas suitable for picnics. Theres a small cafe & toilets which are open plus a play park but that's closed at the moment. Plenty of swans, geese & ducks to feed. Popular with dog walkers & cyclists. Theres a large car park which has an overflow area on a field for busy times & costs £1 for 2 hours. Great place for families with small children.
