Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
warship was sunk near Plymouth by the National Marine Aquarium in 2004 in order to
study how reefs form. Devon and Cornwall's coasts have more than 4600 wrecks; the
Isles of Scilly alone has a remarkable 150 recognised dive sites.
dive bases include Exmouth, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly. A half-day taster is around
£50; four-day training courses start at £375.
PLACES TO WATCH WILDLIFE
Exmoor
Head out on a dawn stag-watching walk.
Penwith
Cornwall's westerly tip is prime shark-spotting territory.
Dartmoor
Herds of sturdy Dartmoor ponies roam this windswept wilderness.
Isles of Scilly
Head out on a 'snorkelling with seals' safari.
Topsham
One of the best places to watch birds in Devon and Cornwall.
