Route Highlight
Dartmouth
If you followed our recommendations along the east side of the Exe estuary, you’ll need no persuasion to visit the west side. This is one of the southwest’s largely undiscovered gems.
The west is every bit as interesting, with waterside pubs, England’s oldest canal, and the gothic splendour of Powderham Castle and its deer park overlooking the estuary.
Try to find the lane leading to St Clement’s Church for the best glimpses of the deer park and estuary. The villages of Starcross and Cockwood make good refreshment stops with amazing views too.
During your trip
Other Route Highlights
Dawlish Warren
Locals roll their eyes at the mention of ‘The Warren’. But the unappealing swathes of chalets and amusements can be bypassed easily for the sake of a walk on the extraordinary one-and-a-half mile sand peninsula poking across the mouth of the Exe.
TEIGNMOUTH
The promenade, sandy beach, lido and pier seem standard classic seaside offerings – but exploring a narrow maze of old streets behind them leads to one of Devon’s most bohemian spots.
TORQUAY
It’s easy to bypass the SW660’s biggest and busiest resort but we think there are plenty of reasons not to – starting with some sensational coastal driving.
The Exe Estuary
If you followed our recommendations along the east side of the Exe estuary, you’ll need no persuasion to visit the west side. This is one of the southwest’s largely undiscovered gems.
