32 Things to Do
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Walk along the National Nature Reserve at Brixham’s Berry Head. This stunning headland, with iconic lighthouse and Napoleonic Fort, has exceptional views across Torbay. As well as being a National Nature
Reserve it’s also a designated Special Area of Conservation, Site of Special Scientific Interest and Scheduled Ancient Monument to name just four! It has an abundance of seabirds and coastal mammals to spot; a guillemot colony which is protected by the only Area of Special Protection in the UK; and a colony of rare Greater Horseshoe Bats. The visitor centre features displays about the headland, its wildlife and history and, in one of the forts, is the lovely Guardhouse Café, which serves delicious cream teas. Or finish your walk with a leisurely meal and drink on the terrace of the stunning Berry Head Hotel with its spectacular views. Bird expert Mike Langman runs guided natural history treks in the area through Naturetrek.
www.naturetrek.co.uk/tour-focus/day-trips
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For those with a literary leaning Dartington Hall’s Ways with Words is a must. Highlights this year - the celebratory 30th anniversary event - include veteran broadcaster and festival favourite Michael Buerk
pondering if Words are Weapons; Leslie Thomas QC will talk about his life dedicated to fighting for justice for the marginalised and voiceless; novelist Salley Vickers will share her thoughts behind her latest book The Gardener whilst Delia Smith will reveal her thoughts on The Human Solution. Local poet Matt Harvey will complete proceedings in the Great Hall with an entertaining meander through his poetry. As well as readings, debates and workshops it’s also a wonderful place to just hang out and soak up the literary vibe. There are bookshops, food stalls and plenty of deckchairs on the lawn to enjoy this unique atmosphere. July 8 – 17. For the full programme, see
www.wayswithwords.co.uk
Pay a visit to the highest waterfall in the South West at
Canonteign Falls in the Teign Valley. The 70-metre falls were the brainchild of Lady Susan Exmouth in the 1880s, to keep local tin miners in work. The miners redirected an existing leat which had provided water for the sawmill and the mines towards a more exposed rocky outcrop just a few metres away, creating the dramatic falls that complement the natural falls on the Canonteign Estate. The climb to Lady Exmouth’s falls takes you on a journey through Canonteign’s history, and past one of the few remaining original Victorian fern gardens in Britain. The path down leads through an ancient woodland, orchard and bee garden, as well as a (non-Victorian!) zip wire and assault course. Canonteign Kitchen offers superb breakfasts, lunches and cream teas indoors and out.
www.canonteignfalls.co.uk
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