The Elbow Room - Totnes, Devon

Places to Visit

From Totnes there are many wonderful places to visit either by car, public transport or just walking. Highlighted below are just a few examples of what the local area of South Devon has to temp you, together with website links from where the information was provided.

Dartmouth 

Dartmouth is a town in Devon in the south-west of England. It is a tourist destination set on the banks of the estuary of the River Dart, which is a long narrow tidal ria that runs inland as far as Totnes. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dartmouth,_Devon

Salcombe

Salcombe, famous resort and sailing centre. We are the Southernmost town in the South Hams: an area of unspoilt natural beauty, so rich and varied, there is always something new to discover. Salcombe is surrounded by tranquil countryside with a magnificent scenic coastline

http://www.salcombeinformation.co.uk/

Blackpool Sands

A privately owned crescent of coarse golden sand set in a sheltered bay amongst evergreens and pines in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Blackpool Sands is one of the most popular family beaches on this stretch of coast. It has a bathing raft and sand pits for building sandcastles, a shop and a Venus cafe serving organic and local food. Water sports equipment is available for hire.


For more information on Blackpool Sands, visit www.blackpool-sands.co.uk

http://www.discoverdevon.com/site/blackpool-sands-beach-p208083

Brixham

Brixham is one of the towns gathered together to form the Torbay area. It is a busy fishing port with lots going on throughout the year. Trawlers, pleasure craft and yachts come and go, and stalls sell the freshly caught seafood around the port.

http://www.devonlink.co.uk/brixham/brixham.php

River Cruise on the River Dart  -  (Thought to be the most beautiful river cruise in the country)

Treat yourself to a beautiful and relaxing trip either up or down the tidal section of the famous River Dart; passing delightful scenery and arriving in either picturesque, lively Dartmouth or vibrant Totnes. Experiencing the town’s many stylish shops, cafes, galleries, museum and market-place, before enjoying the return journey, is a luxury not to be missed!

http://www.riverlink.co.uk/

Dartmoor

                                                                                                                                

Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England. Throughout the year Dartmoor is an exceptionally beautiful place to visit, with deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers.

http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/