OLD WALLS VINEYARD

Old Walls vineyard is situated on steeply sloping south facing land overlooking the village of Bishopsteignton and the River Teign.
The site is the perfect setting for a vineyard, and there is evidence of a vineyard here dating back to Roman times.
Our wines are now on sale at Old Walls Vineyard, and whilst here you can enjoy a glass of wine or cream tea overlooking the vineyard at our shop and wine centre.
Tours and wine sampling - please contact us

Old Walls Vineyard
Old Walls Road
Bishopsteignton
Devon TQ14 9PQ 01 626 770877 Mobile 07929 870908

http://www.oldwallsvineyard.co.uk

TEIGNMOUTH BEACH

An ENCAMS Resort Seaside Award winning Beach 2006

Teignmouth boasts a long sandy beach with amazing views out to sea in all directions. The jurassic Coastline starts to the East, and in a Westerly direction, the red cliff coast line starting with The Ness Shaldon, along to Torbay and further to Berry Head.
The beach is a mixture of sand and shingle, which slopes gently towards the sea, with the sand bars changing shape on a daily basis.

Parking : Loos : refreshments all available

DECKS

Bar and Restaurant on Teignmouth River Beach

Great Food

Great Views

Great Atmosphere

Tel: 01 626 777956

Dartmoor and Haytor

Looking upstream from many places in Shaldon and Ringmore, can be seen the magnificent view of Dartmoor with the famous Haytor – visible most of the year round except when fog descends on the higher levels of Dartmoor.
Haytor is probably one of the the most visited Tors on the moor as it is close to the road, and is easily found after leaving Shaldon via Bovey Tracey, and taking the B3387 that climbs up to reach the moor.

Shaldon is linked to Haytor by the Templar way. An 18 mile walk that follows the export route for granite taken from Dartmoor, passing along the Haytor Granite tramway, parts of which are still very visible, across the moor then the Stover canal, and passing through Newton Abbot towards Teignmouth and Shaldon where the granite ended up for export.
Nearby is the moor town of Bovey Tracey, and Widdicombe.

Haytor map ref Landranger 191 lower
cp SX765771 Upper cp SX758767

THE ROCK INN – Haytor Vale – Dartmoor

Nestling below the famous Haytor Rocks and just inside the Dartmoor National Park is the rural hamlet of Haytor Vale and the Rock In.

This family owned traditional Englsh Country Inn, has been offering travellers hospitality, good food and shelter since it’s foundation as a coaching inn in the mid eighteenth century.

In this modern age we pride ourselves on a relaxed friendly atmosphere, with personal service reminiscent of a bygone age.

An Inn for all seasons, with winter log fires, beautiful accommodation and fine wines and food.

Haytor Vale , Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9XP

Tel: 01364 661305

http://www.rock-inn.co.uk

Maidencombe Beach Cafe

Follow the steps down from Maidencombe car park. (sorry no wheelchair access)

Open 10 to 5pm most daysfrom Easter to September. Open Weekends October to Easter... Weather Permitting

MAP REF SX9 26685
A small decked seating area - A mixed Menu inc. Vegetarian - Home made cakes - Ice Creams - Beach goods.

Situated in-between Shaldon and Babbacombe just off the coastal path, Maidencombe is a small secluded beach of sand and shingle surrounded by sandstone cliffs. Boats can anchor in the bay (Weather Permitting). A number 85 bus runs between Shaldon and Torquay.

Shaldon zoo

Shaldon zoo offers a perfect place to visit for young and old alike. Set in around one acre of enclosed woodland the Trust is home to a unique collection of some of the world’s most endangered animals, many of which are not found in larger zoos. We have a family of pygmy marmosets, the world’s smallest monkey who live with our mouse-deer, the smallest hoofed animal. Other attractions include Marvin and Hope our well-known meerkats, our pair of beautiful ocelot cats from the Americas, three groups of lemurs which are only found on the island of Madagascar, free-roaming geckos and poison-dart frogs in the bug room and much more.

Website http://www.shaldonwildlifetrust.org.uk

E-mail: info@shaldonwildlifetrust.org.uk

New this season we have a pair of endangered Alaotran gentle lemurs and golden-headed lion tamarins from Brazil. On approaching the zoo you can count the many beautiful species attracted by our butterfly garden and then enjoy the sight and smell of the lush semi-tropical gardens within the Trust. After visiting the Trust you can always go down the Smuggler’s tunnel which leads down to the secluded Ness Cove beach. We also run a Keeper for a Day Scheme which gives anyone over 14 the chance to roll up their sleeves and really get involved in the work of a keeper.
Prices: Adults - £4, children - £2, Senior Citizens - £3 and a Family ticket is £10
The Trust is open every day (except Christmas Day), 10am to 6pm in Summer, 11am to 4pm in winter.
For more information call 01626 872234

Living Coasts

Torquay Harbourside
Beacon Quay
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2BG

Telephone: 01803 202470
E-mail info@livingcoasts.org.uk
Website http:// www.livingcoasts.org.uk

Living Coasts, Torquay’s Coastal Zoo, features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from penguins to fur seals, puffins to sea ducks.

There are sandy beaches, rugged cliff-faces and a tranquil estuary. A huge meshed aviary allows the birds to fly free over your head, while special windows give stunning views of the birds and seals underwater.

Occombe Farm Project

Preston Down Road
Paignton
South Devon
TQ3 1RW
Telephone: 01803 606035

Website http://www.occombe.org.uk
"Make a great day out and go on into Preston for restaurants and sandy beaches"

BUCKFAST ABBEY
Buckfastleigh
Devon TQ11 0EE
Tel: 01364 645550

Buckfast Abbey is a Monastery which is home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine Monks. The first monastery on the site was built in 1018, and then in 1539,Henry V111 had it suppressed like so many others. The monastery was reformed in 1882 and the Abbey Church was built by themonks themselves.
Buckfast Abbey offers visitors a fascinating insite into monastic life, and not only can the Abbey church be visited, but also the various gardens,water mill and ancient leat, shops with books, monastic produce and gifts, and the Grange restaurant and tearooms

http://www.buckfast.org.uk

Shaldon beach

Shaldon beach sits at the mouth of the river Teign, a gently sloping estuary beach with views both out to sea, and over to the Port of Teignmouth
A mix of sand and shingle, the beach slopes towards the mouth of the estuary, and is a year round hive of different activities.
Swimming, rowing, sailing, paddling, nearby refreshments, and of course the passenger ferry crossing the mouth of the river to take you over to Teignmouth.