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Brixham walks and places to visit

Put your best foot forward and explore beaches, coast paths, coastal towns and the local Brixham walks, all within easy reach of our holiday parks.

Colourful hillside houses overlooking a harbour with calm water reflections under a blue sky

Brixham

The colourful fishing town of Brixham, with its picturesque harbour, is little more than a mile from the holiday parks. Easily recognisable by the iconic row of colourful houses, Brixham is a small, charming town with plenty of fresh seafood and much to explore.

You won’t be short of places to eat, drink, shop, and be active in Brixham, thanks to the wide range of eateries, independent businesses and tourist attractions. The unmissable Seafood Festival, the Golden Hind Museum Ship and the famous Pirate Festival are just a few of the delights that Brixham has to offer.

The walk from Berry Head to Sharkham Point is just over a mile. Make sure to stop and admire the spectacular views along the way. In Brixham, the Brixham breakwater walk offers gorgeous views towards the harbour and Torbay.

Ordnance Survey map and compass on a sandy beach beside the sea on the South West Coast Path

The South West Coast Path

This 630-mile national trail hugs the coastline from Poole to Minehead, taking in some of Southwest England’s most breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Just a stone’s throw from our holiday parks, join the Devon stretch of the path as it meanders along the coast. Highlights include the dramatic limestone cliffs at Berry Head, Dartmouth harbour and Hope Cove’s sandy beaches.

With over 70% of South Devon’s Coast Path designated as a National Landscape, expect incredible views, plenty of wildlife and rugged, wild landscapes.
Hillside village of Kingswear overlooking the River Dart under a blue sky

Kingswear

Located on the banks of the River Dart, Kingswear is a charming village at the end of the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway line. A wander along the high street reveals a peppering of antique shops, galleries, bookshops and cosy eateries to sit in and watch the world go by. With easy access to Dartmouth via the passenger ferry, Kingswear is a great stop on your way to Dartmouth or as a day out on its own merit. Kingswear Castle and Coleton Fishacre are two must-sees when visiting the village.
Passenger ferry passes a marina with sailing boats, with hillside houses and fields above the river in Dartmouth, Devon.

Dartmouth

Picturesque Dartmouth sits proudly at the mouth of the glistening River Dart. Famous for its maritime heritage, beautiful architecture and excellent dining, wander down one of the winding, shop-lined lanes, take a stroll to Dartmouth Castle or catch the ferry to Kingswear for a steam train ride.

Dartmouth hosts several events throughout the year, including the Dart Music Festival in May and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta in August.
Street view in Totnes with historic timber-framed buildings and a clock archway decorated with bunting

Totnes

Look carefully, and the Welcome to Totnes signs may tell you that this wonderful little town is twinned with Narnia. You could be forgiven for believing it when you soak up Totnes' bohemian vibes as you wander its long, winding streets, each lined with independent shops, eateries, and other curiosities.
Boats moored on the calm harbour at Shaldon with a row of seaside houses along the shoreline

Shaldon

Our local picture-postcard village of Shaldon is a small yet bustling centre of independent shops and cafés. It boasts an impressive range of events, including Shaldon Water Carnival (first Saturday in August) and the Shaldon 1785 Day & Craft Market. You'll also find Shaldon Zoo and a genuine smugglers' tunnel leading to Ness Beach.
Flower bed and palm plants on Teignmouth seafront with a pier over the sea

Teignmouth

Just over the bridge from Shaldon lies the quintessential seaside town of Teignmouth. Have fun on the beach, grab an ice cream and enjoy some delicious fish and chips while strolling down the promenade.
Sunrise over Dartmoor with a stone clapper bridge crossing a stream

Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor National Park is an incredible landscape of rugged, natural beauty that’s well worth a visit. You’ll find wild ponies roaming the miles of rolling moorland, an incredible history of ancient woodlands and iconic landscapes like Haytor and Becky Falls.
Sailboats moored on the River Kingsbridge at low tide

Kingsbridge

Experience the hustle and bustle of a traditional English market town situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Kingsbridge is a popular destination for walking and sailing throughout the year.
Exeter Cathedral in Devon, England, with people on the green under a bright blue sky

Exeter

Devon’s compact capital city is highly rated for its shopping, eating, and cultural offerings. We'd recommend a whole day to explore the bustling High Street, Princesshay Shopping Centre, Cathedral Yard, Northenhay Gardens, and The Quayside, not forgetting the famous Gandhi Street.
Aerial view of Plymouth Hoe with the Tinside Lido seawater pool and red-and-white Smeaton’s Tower overlooking Plymouth Sound

Plymouth

Britain's Ocean City is a little further afield, but it’s well worth the visit, even if just for the National Marine Aquarium. Take time to explore Plymouth Hoe, where the famous Smeaton Tower is located, take a day boat trip and enjoy a spot of retail therapy in the South West’s second-largest shopping hub.
Wide view of Exmouth beach with golden sand, calm sea and distant green hills

Exmouth

The gateway to the Jurassic Coast, Exmouth's impressive sandy beach gives it the deserved title of the regional hub for water sports. Kitesurfing, kayaking and windsurfing are the most popular, but you can practice almost any water sport here.
Sailboats moored in a calm estuary beside a sandy beach and green hills at Salcombe.

Salcombe

A shopper's paradise and a food lover's haven! Salcombe is also surrounded by clear blue waters, golden beaches, and rolling green hills - the essence of beautiful Devon!