A must for dog walkers, ramblers, cyclists, photographers, romantics, wild swimmers and nature lovers. Dartmoor’s 386 square miles contains so many varied options for visitors. Explore the highest tors on foot, tackle the steepest hills on your bike, hack over the moor on horseback, brave a cold dip while wild swimming, try out kayaking and climbing or enjoy a sedate day fishing, Choose your own adventure…
Plymouth is a city shaped by the fortunes of sea, trade and war, nowhere more so than in the historic Barbican. Plymouth’s delightful old port, it’s full of narrow cobbled streets (boasting the most in the UK), Elizabethan warehouses, specialist shops, art galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants
The distinctive single-storey glazed building on the waterfront was formerly the old fish market (now re-located to the facing quay on the other side of the harbour) and it has been imaginatively converted into a high quality retail visitor attraction. From the cobbled area outside, if you resume walking along the ancient quays which would have been where the Pilgrims and many of Plymouth’s merchants, mariners, privateers and buccaneers would have passed, over the centuries… This is the place to discover where Sir Francis Drake sailed from and where the Pilgrim Fathers departed to settle the New World (The Mayflower Steps)
Royal William Yard blends Plymouth’s historic naval past withaward-winning design. Home to a stunning collection of Grade I listed buildings, the yard has been reanimated to offer something new to experience on every visit, making it one of the best places to eat, shop, relax and play in the heart of the South West.
It’s a much-loved, destination, with a mix of bustling restaurants, bars and shops, water sports and even a marina, sitting alongside a lively artistic community, with a packed calendar of events, and so much to see and do.
Surrounded by water, Royal William Yard offers breath-taking views over Plymouth Sound and across to Cornwall – a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike.
Highly recommended – visit the website for up and coming events and to plan you visit.
Dog friendly
A breath-taking panorama, no trip to Plymouth is complete without a visit to Plymouth Hoe! With unbeatable views across Plymouth Sound, it’s the perfect place to spend a sunny day, enjoying a picnic on the grass or taking a dip in the art deco Tinside Lido | plymouthactive.co.uk
Standing tall on the luscious green-lawned expanse of the Hoe is the iconic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse. Gaze down at the shoreline and you’ll see the glorious Tinside Lido, open to the public for bathing during the summer months
It is here where Sir Francis Drake, intrepid explorer and local hero, is immortalised in a statue, situated just a few metres from the green where he finished his game of bowls before heading out to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588
At the eastern end of the Hoe you’ll find The Royal Citadel, the most impressive 17th century fortress in Britain and for many years England’s most important defence against attack from the sea. The Citadel has been in constant military occupation since it was built and today it is home to some of Plymouth’s modern heroes – the troops of 29 Commando Royal Artillery
Plymouth Hoe is also host to some fantastic annual events including the Plymouth Armed Forces Day | www.plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk held in June each year and the British Firework Championships | www.britishfireworks.co.uk held in August each year
If you’re visiting the Rame Peninsula we highly recommend this lovely pub as a stop off for a drink and a snack or lunch/dinner. It has a great menu and the food is top notch
Fabulous seafood restaurant in Looe with an award winning chef, highly recommended
A reservoir on Bodmin Moor covering more than 900 acres it is the largest lake in Cornwall. Leisure facilities on the site include angling and a 50-acre adventure and nature park, (Colliford Lake Park) which features trails and footpaths, play areas, wetlands, picnic areas and a cafe
The largest section of the Cornwall AONB at nearly 200 square kilometres the moor is an expanse of grassland and heather punctuated by granite outcrops and strewn with boulders
Containing evidence of many prehistoric settlements, where marshy hollows and rivers, hidden valleys and ancient oak trees remain. Though cut almost in two by the A30, nonetheless the moor retains a surprising remoteness and sense of wildness. Natural rock formations such as The Cheesewring and man-made formations like The Hurlers stone circles add to the mystery. Most of the land lies at the comparatively low height of 200 metres, rising to 400 at Rough Tor and 420 metres at Brown Willy, which is the highest point in Cornwall. It is one of the warmest and wettest uplands in Britain though you might not think so in the snowy depths of winter. The moor is home to a plethora of plants and some rare and protected wildlife such as otters, marsh fritillary butterflies, bats and songbirds such as the stonechat and wheatear. Bodmin Moor is also the only place in the world where a rare moss, the ‘Cornish Path Moss’, grows. As well as the high granite tors, prehistoric hut circles and standing stones, there are some more modern historical areas of mining and quarrying. Small farmsteads, many medieval in origin, support livestock grazing – helping to keep the moorland and heath free from scrub and bracken
Colliford and Siblyback lakes, and Dozmary Pool with its supposed Arthurian associations (the legend has it that excalibur’s sword was thrown into this pool), are all significant bodies of water. There are also large conifer plantations at Halvana and Smallcombe Downs. Grab yourself an OS map and get out and explore, the moor is a fantastic place for walkers!
The cast and crew of the TV series Poldark found themselves on Bodmin Moor for a large part of their time in Cornwall. Scenes featuring the exterior of Ross Poldark’s cottage, Nampara, were shot here along with many capturing the cast on horseback. With a rugged character and wild streak, Bodmin Moor certainly provides the perfect backdrop to Poldark’s plot of passion and family dramatics
The small twin villages overlook Plymouth Sound, they have lovely small shingly beaches and are both charming and uniquely beautiful
You can visit by car (be aware of very narrow streets) but there’s plenty of parking in the town car parks and it’s a lovely spot to visit with fabulous views and great pubs, eateries and shops
Or, for a different experience, you can also travel here by boat from Plymouth: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk
Our personal favourite beach and also probably South East Cornwall’s best beach, but it’s not for everyone… and we tend to visit avoiding busier times, we like to swim here too
It has a three mile stretch of perfect sand but be aware that access to the beach is steep and challenging and also be aware that there are rip currents in this area and a risk of being cut off at high tide so keep an eye on the tide and be aware of access points to the beach, especially if you are walking
There are a number of access points to the beach, all are steep and are unsuitable for wheel chairs or push chairs. The main access points are at Tregantle, Sharrow Point, Freathy and Tregonhawke (we tend to use Sharrow Point or Freathy) all have steep paths and it take about 5 minutes to negotiate down to the beach
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