What to do and see in Salcombe, England: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

Jump onboard in Salcombe with the specialist Sea-N-Shore team. Water is our thing! RYA Powerboat School Based in Salcombe, Sea-N-Shore is an Advanced RYA Powerboat School and Watersports School. Take the wheel - and learn the skills to qualify as a professional powerboat helm with level 1, 2, intermediate, advanced, day skipper, yachtmaster, VHF, first aid courses. Rib Rides (W.I.S.E accredited centre) FAST Experience the thrill of a 75min adrenalin Rib Ride around the coast with friends and family, seal spotting and wreck hunting, and take in Start Point lighthouse and an old ruined village. SLOW Explore the Salcombe estuary with a 75 min slower tour, trawling for plankton, using field microscopes, aquascopes, and take in the birds, fish, flora and fauna. CRUISE Take a relaxed 3hr RIB cruise from Salcombe to the Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge. Choose your meal and drinks onboard and we'll do the rest. What could be better? Banana Ride/Wakeboard/Waterski Master the waves and learn to Wakeboard or Waterski with professional tuition, or jump onboard our banana boat and laugh the afternoon away with our unique games. How long can you hold on? Rib Coasteering Get together and scramble the rocks and explore the caves of our incredible coast with qualified instructors, all by boat. Enjoy the pre-determined route, the power of the waves and feel the adrenalin rush of low, medium and high jumps. Have you got what it takes? Groups and families are our thing From family groups, STAG and HEN, Corporate and team, we can cater for a fantastic day afloat, bringing everyone together to build a memorable day. We hope you can join us onboard soon.

We offer exclusive half and full day kayak tours (no experience required and all equipment supplied). A Huge selection of Single and Tandem kayaks available, Showers, changing rooms and Beach cafe on site.

Enjoy the best Salcombe has to offer on one our self-drive hire boats. Whether you wish to explore the estuary, visit a pub with friends for lunch or hang out on the beach with the family, we have the boat for you. No experience or qualifications are required, we will show you where you can go and how to get there.

Adventure South provides outdoor adventure experience for small and large groups of people, based in Salcombe, South Devon. We operate a mixture of water sports and land-based activities include, Coasteering, Equipment Rental, Escape the Hills, Paddle Boarding Hire, Mega-SUP, Climbing, and SUP-Tours. Adventure South is a locally run company with a huge passion for delivering exciting and memorable adventure experiences.

A 3 mile moderate walk along part of the South West Coast Path National Trail passing through an enchanted landscape of rocky spires and jumbled pinnacles to the mouth of the Salcombe estuary, with inspiring views in all directions, this is a coastal walk guaranteed to lift the spirits.

Home to our Victuallers shop, award winning Gin School, Distillery & Bar, Salcombe Distilling Co. is nestled amongst traditional boat builders on Island Street Salcombe. As one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat, SDCo continues Salcombe's legacy of producing outstanding handcrafted products made with an unrivalled passion, care and attention to detail.

Salcombe Bike hire offers top of the range electric and hybrid bikes to rent. We also offer guided and self guided bike tours in the South Hams with our most popular tour the Salcombe Estuary. Our Electric bikes have a range of 60-100km which will get you up the Devon hills without having to break into a sweat. We can also deliver the bikes with advanced warning for a small charge.

Salcombe Paddleboarding is based in the Salcombe Estuary; the most beautiful stretch of water in the South Hams. Established in 2015, we provide everything you need for an unforgettable day on the water - from lessons and kit hire to guided estuary explorations, all tailor-made for families, beginners and experienced paddleboarders. Prices from £35 per person.

After an easy crossing on the ferry it is an open stroll on the South West Coast Path above the western shoreline of Salcombe. Only 45 mins to Gara Rock Hotel for a 'pit stop' this is a great walk for families as well. There is also a lovely forest walk back to the ferry which is only 20 min. With access to lovely hidden beaches this makes for a great day out.