Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
90-minute wildlife-spotting voyage (one to four weekly) aboard a rigid inflatable boat
(RIB), heading upriver or along the coast.
African Queen
( 07885 246061;
www.theafricanqueen.co.uk
;
South Embankment; per adult £17; 2 per day Apr-Sep)
Four-
hour mackerel fishing trips that head towards Start Point Lighthouse.
FISHING
Dartmouth Boat Hire
MAP
BOATING
GOOGLE MAP
Apr-Oct)
Chug
(
01803-834600;
www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk
; North Embankment; per hr/day £45/140;
about the Dart on a hired motorboat.
Beaches
Castle Cove
For a close-to-Dartmouth-swim, clamber down the steps and join the bathers at the tiny
Castle Cove, just round from Dartmouth Castle.
SWIMMING
Blackpool Sands
Sun-loving locals head 3 miles south of Dartmouth to this long curl of coarse sand, lured
by beautiful views, kayaking (per hour/day £15/40) and an organic, licensed cafe. Take
bus 93 from Dartmouth (25 minutes, hourly Monday to Saturday, every 2 hours Sunday).
BEACH
Walks
For a short circular walk, catch the Higher Ferry from Dartmouth to the east bank, stroll a
mile downriver to Kingswear, then catch the Lower Ferry back. Or hike the Dart Valley
Trail to Dittisham (5 miles) and cross the river to Greenway on the Dittisham to Green-
way Ferry, then walk down to Kingswear before crossing back to Dartmouth by ferry.
Festivals & Events
Dart Music
(
www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk
)
Held in mid-May, the three days of music-making encompasses
folk, classical and jazz.
MUSIC
