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Activities
Taking a break doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down the pace, and for those looking for excitement and adventure Plymouth has plenty of exhilarating activities that will guarantee an action-packed stay. If you love getting out and exploring the outdoors, Plymouth is the perfect base for exploring the Devonshire coast and rolling hills of nearby Dartmoor, either on foot or by bike.
Nothing beats getting your walking boots on and heading out for a stomp along the coast, and with the South West Coast Path right on your doorstep it’s an ideal opportunity for exploring the rugged beauty of the Devonshire cliffs. Cyclists are well served with by the national cycle network, with the Devon coast-to-coast route running right through Plymouth into the Plym Valley and beyond.
With its fantastic waterfront location, Plymouth has no shortage of things to do if you’re a water sports enthusiast. Plymouth Sound has hosted a number of high profile sailing events, including the America’s Cup, and has excellent cruising waters just waiting to be discovered. Boat owners can berth at one of Plymouth’s five marinas and venture further afield to the rivers Tamar and Yealm, or further down the Cornish coast with its picturesque fishing villages and coastal towns.
Or if you'd rather do a spot of fishing, Plymouth is one of the best fishing ports in the UK, if not in Europe, and their's plenty of boat fishing trips offering an exciting activity that's suitable for everyone. If you’d rather explore beneath the surface, there are dive clubs and charter boats that will take Scuba trips out to dive the wreck sites in and around the Sound.
There are also sports centres which offer kayaking, windsurfing, coasteering, rock climbing and more – by the end of your visit to Plymouth you’ll be exhausted but it will definitely be a trip to remember!
Things To Do Highlights
Highlights
Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink
Laira Heritage Trail
Blagdon's Meadow
Fish 'n' Trips
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Dartmoor Views - Walk
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Type:
Walking
Lustleigh
Distance: 6 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/End point: Lustleigh
This exploration...
Dartmoor Way
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Type:
Cycle Route
This cycle trail provides a 95 mile-long circular route that follows quiet Devon lanes...
Putters On The Hoe
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Type:
Golf Course
Plymouth
Putters On The Hoe is situated in Hoe Park on the top of Plymouth Hoe.
The Mountbatten Centre
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Type:
Activity Centre
Plymouth
The Mount Batten Centre, Plymouth is the premier provider in the southwest for outdoor...
Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall
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Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Plymouth
Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall offers staying guests luxury spa and wellness facilities. All...
The Cawsand Ferry
Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Plymouth
The Cawsand Ferry service provides regular daily crossings between the Barbican Landing...
Barbican Theatre
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Type:
Crafts
Plymouth
The Barbican Theatre excels at enabling people to find a pathway to engage with and enjoy...
Rockets & Rascals Bike Hire
Type
Type:
Cycle
Plymouth
Our Emporiums cater for cyclists of all kinds but we really get our excitement from...
St Aubyn's Church (Devonport Library)
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Type:
Walking Route
St Aubyn’s Church (Devonport Library) was built in 1768 and is now the home of...
Drake's Trail
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Type:
Cycle Route
Plymouth
Venturing out from Plymouth, either by continuing on your bike on the Plym Valley or...
Cycle Saltram
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Type:
Cycle Route
Plymouth
The Saltram Estate is set in a rolling landscape park that provides precious green space...
Cycle Plymouth's Waterfront
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Type:
Cycle Route
Plymouth
Plymouth’s waterfront boasts some fantastic sights as you cycle from Sutton Harbour and...
The Royal William Yard Wonder Walks
Type
Type:
Walking Tour
Plymouth
We pass something every time we visit and then one day we ask ourselves I Wonder what...
Plotting Plymouth's Past with Boundary Stones
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Boundary stones, milestones and other markers add great interest to the local heritage...
The Mount Edgcumbe Ferry
Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Plymouth
Our 1 hour cruise provides a ferry service to and from Cremyll Quay in Cornwall.
Saltash Passage History Detective
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Saltash Passage is situated on the Plymouth side of the River Tamar in St Budeaux,...
Plymouth Musketeers Running Club
Type
Type:
Fitness
Plymouth
Join the Plymouth Musketeers Running Club for 14 to 25 year olds. It is about helping...
Lanhydrock
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
The cycle hub at this National Trust estate offers 10 kilometres of purpose-built,...
1 hour Scenic and Naval Harbour Cruise
Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Plymouth
On departing the Mayflower Steps, your skipper will provide an informative commentary, as...
Cycle Tavistock to Cotehele
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Type:
Cycle Route
Plymouth
This nine mile route, following the National Cycle Route 27 signs out of Tavistock, is...
Laira Heritage Trail
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Stroll along the Plym Estuary and find out more about the interesting history of the...
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