Activities in South Devon
You will discover that South Devon is the perfect location for the water-sports enthusiast. For the energetic why not try your hand at surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding at Bantham or Bigbury. Salcombe offers boat hire for the experienced sailor, or tuition for the beginner. For a leisurely day sit back and relax on a scenic cruise from Dartmouth, enjoy the wildlife on the River Dart, or venture out to sea for the stunning coastline. Fishing trips can also be arranged from Salcombe, and the area has many private fisheries.
Kayaking and Canoeing
Singing Paddles (Kingsbridge) – www.singingpaddles.co.uk
Canoe Adventures (Totnes) – www.canoeadventures.co.uk
Sailing Tuition
Island Cruising Club, Salcombe – www.islandcruisingclub.com
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing – www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
Salcombe Powerboat School – www.salcombepowerboats.co.uk
Water Sports
Waterborn Stand Up Paddleboarding
Kingsbridge – www.waterborn.uk.com | 07908 193 632
Bantham Surfing Academy – www.banthamsurfingacademy.co.uk
Bigbury Discovery Surf School – www.discoverysurf.com
Bigbury Venus Riders – www.lovingthebeach.co.uk
South Sands Sailing – www.southsandssailing.co.uk
Blackpool Sands – www.blackpoolsands.co.uk/watersports
Plymouth Watersports – www.reactivewatersports.co.uk
Triocean Surf Shop – www.trioceansurf.co.uk
Boat Hire
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing – www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
Salcombe Boat Hire – www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk
Dartmouth Boat Hire – www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk
Boat Trips and Cruises
From Kingsbridge – www.kingsbridgesalcombeferry.com
From Salcombe – www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk
From Dartmouth – www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
Sea Fishing
Anglo Dawn, Salcombe – www.salcombeangling.co.uk
Whitestrand Boat Hire, Salcombe – www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk
African Queen, Dartmouth – www.theafricanqueen.co.uk
Fresh Water Fishing
Coombe Water Fishery (1 mile) – www.coombefarm-devon.co.uk
Fishing licences for rod fishing are available from Kingsbridge and Loddiswell post offices.
Spas and Beauty (for a relaxing time)
Dartmouth Hotel Spa – www.dartmouthhotel.co.uk
Voyage Spa at Thurlestone Hotel – www.thurlestone.co.uk
Golf
Bigbury – www.bigburygolfclub.co.uk
Thurlestone – www.thurlestonegolfclub.co.uk
Thurlestone Hotel (9 hole) – www.thurlestone.co.uk
Dartmouth – www.thedartmouthhotel.co.uk
Arts & Crafts (perhaps for a rainy day!)
Harbour House, Kingsbridge – www.harbourhouse.org.uk
China Blue, Totnes – www.china-blue.co.uk
The Shops at Dartington – www.dartington.org/visit/shopping/cider-press-centre/
For more information about Activities in South Devon, please visit the local South Hams visitors directory.
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