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Activities
There are many places of interest to explore and varied activities to pursue within an easy drive, including:
- The picturesque and historic village of Slapton with its famous nature reserve, 3 mile shingle beach and real ale pubs.
- Dartmoor, a great wilderness of extremes, barren in some areas, lush in others, famous for its rocky tors and wild ponies.
- Natural Trust Houses and gardens,
- Farm wildlife and fun attractions.
- The historic picturesque market town of Totnes 11 miles, with its cobbled streets offers a fascinating variety of shops and charming tea rooms.
- River excursions can be enjoyed on the River Dart whose valley is also the route for regular and photogenic steam railway journeys from Totnes to Buckfastleigh.
- The ancient port of both Kingsbridge 5 miles and
- The ancient Port of Dartmouth 8 miles offers boat trips and sea fishing.
- For walkers wishing to explore both the Dartmoor National Park and south Devon coastal paths are within easy touring distance.
- Miles of spectacular South West Coast path between Dartmouth and Salcombe make breathtaking walking
- Horse riding 2 miles
- Trout fishing 5 miles.
- The 225 acre Dartmouth Golf & Country Club 5 miles
- Blackpool Sands beach 6 miles
Dartmouth Music Festival 18-19-20 2007
The Dart International Music Festival is now well established and after almost 10 years attracts high quality musicians from all around the world. From bagpipes and drums to jazz stars such as George Melly and Digby Fairweather, from school choirs to Chamber Orchestras, boogie woogie to a didgeridoo, if you like music, the festival has something for you!
Dartington International Summer School 21 July - 25 August 2007
The summer school is now in its 60th season.
Dartmouth Royal Regatta 30 & 31 August & 1st September 2007
Established in 1834, Dartmouth Royal Regatta is one of England's largest and most prestigous yacht and rowing racing events. This non-stop week of keen competition and nautical festivities is a spectacular climax to long summer holidays on the River Dart. Enjoy Dartmouth's Royal Regatta, one of England's largest and most colourful yacht and rowing racing events.
Totnes Festival
5th - 15th September 2007
The festivals packed schedule of events reflects all aspects of the rich culture of Totnes: music, arts, theatre, crafts, literature, food, youth, ethnic diversity and alternative lifestyles.
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