46 VILLAGES ON THE DART
Kingswear The brightly coloured houses of Kingswear are a defining feature of the view from Dartmouth, but this charming village is definitely a destination in its own right. There is a strong community spirit with two cafés, a post office, a sailing club and a heritage railway station where it’s possible to board a steam train to Paignton. Kingswear is also the starting point of many great walks and its pubs are the best place in the valley to catch the evening sun.
Kingswear Dittisham
Dittisham is a picturesque village on the banks of the River Dart, just two miles upstream from Dartmouth. Its café and pub make it a great place for those looking to indulge in a seafood feast while they watch the sailing dinghies at play. Ring the bell to get the ferryman’s attention and he will take visitors across the water to Greenway. The village church boasts the Royal Coat of Arms of Charles II over its door.
Dittisham
Stoke Gabriel Stoke Gabriel is a little further upstream from Dittisham and situated on a beautiful creek. Catch sight of the famous 800-year-old yew tree in the churchyard, explore the old apple orchard or just wander through the winding streets. The village boasts pubs and the River Shack Café where visitors can enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch by the water.
Stoke Gabriel
Cornworthy and Tuckenhay The most noteworthy building in the pretty agricultural village of Cornworthy is the Priory, now just a ruin. It was founded in the 13th century for nuns and was once the largest building in the parish. Cornworthy is on the River Dart, about half way between Dartmouth and Totnes, and just up the road is the hamlet of Tuckenhay which lies on Bow Creek. Two hundred years ago it was a bustling industrial hub with a mill producing hand-made paper. There’s the Maltsters Arms right on the creek – once run by the famous TV chef Keith Floyd - and The Waterman’s Arms just up the road.
Tuckenhay
Take time out to enjoy...
A drink and bite to eat by the river Visit the Ferry Boat Inn and The Anchorstone Café in Dittisham, the River Shack in Stoke Gabriel, the Steam Packet Inn and Ship Inn in Kingswear, the Maltsters Arms at Tuckenhay, the Hunters Lodge in Cornworthy, the Waterman’s Arms at Ashprington...
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