27 things to do this Summer


With the glorious heady days of summer fast approaching this is the ideal time to get out and explore the area. While the weather’s good and the holiday traff c not too bad, here are some exciting grown-up things to do around Dartmouth.........


1 Have a beer at the Dartmouth Arms


Time and again our By The Dart interviewees cite supping a beer at Bayards Cove, outside the Dartmouth Arms, as one of their favourite activities – and more than one has given it as a reason for moving to the town. Whilst watching the river go by is pure pleasure, there’s also lots of local history around the pub. Photographs on the wall show the filming of Kidnapped and The Onedin Line and outside is a plaque commemorating the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers from Dartmouth. The pub is open from 11am to 11pm and serves a good strong


collection of beers and ciders. It’s first and foremost a pub but also sells good food, including highly rated pizzas.


2 Dartmouth Boat Hire


Visit the hire centre at their North Embankment kiosk and enjoy the Dart from the river under your own steam. Boats are available to hire by the hour or day, for up to eight people. No licence is required, but the hirer does need to have appropriate experience. After a safety briefing and life jacket issue it’s ship ahoy! The fleet of boats has been recently upgraded and now includes Bonwitco Cabin Cruisers with eight or nine HP Mariner four-stroke engine and Dell Quay Dory 15s with


electric start and power engine lift. For tariffs and more information visit dartmouth-boat-hire. co.uk or call 01803 834600


3 Spa days at Dartmouth Golf & Country Club


The Dartmouth Spa has everything you need to relax and unwind, including sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and treatment rooms. It’s just undergone a £million refurbishment and is looking particularly lush at the moment. There’s also a fully equipped gym if you fancy a workout before you chill out. And if ancient Egyptian bathing rituals sound your thing then the Rasul Mud Experience could be for you. Couples cover each other in specially formulated clay, before entering the decorated rasul chamber. The heat of the sauna hardens the clay and helps to detoxify the skin. Then an infusion of


steam fills the room to soften the clay before a gentle rain- like shower washes all the mud away. The Dartmouth Spa is open every day, from 8am to 8pm. For more information visit dgcc.co.uk/spa


4 Discovery Surf


Learn to catch a wave at Bigbury-on-Sea and Challaborough Bay with Discovery Surf, who’ve been teaching in South Devon since 2002. These guys provide professional coaching for all ages and abilities and guarantee you’ll be up and riding in your first lesson! They also hire kayaks and stand up paddleboards. For more information visit discoverysurf.com


This is the perfect way to visit the picturesque village of ‘Ditsum’. Look out for the red and yellow Carlina, Champion and Warrior boats. Cruise past Anchorstone Rock, where Sir Walter Raleigh allegedly smoked his pipe while pondering his next voyage and, if you’re lucky, see sunbathing seals. The boats only seat 12 people, so pre-booking is recommended. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes each way. A single ticket is £6 for adults and return is £8.50. The ferry operates daily from end of March to end of October. The last ferry leaves Dartmouth at 4.30pm and Ditsum at 5pm For enquiries and to book call 07818 001108 and see dartmouthrailriver.co.uk


5 Ferry to Ditsum 6 Hallsands


Discover the haunting remains of the lost village of Hallsands, between Beesands and Start Point. Once a thriving community, the village was washed away


Part 1


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