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Day Trips
So you've experienced the heart of Plymouth's centre and want to visit it's beautiful surroundings!
If you're into walking or hiking, there's plenty more to see in and around Plymouth, including the Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park and Saltram House which is one of the National Trust's hidden treasures. You can also find many maps and trail guides that can help you experience the magnificant countryside and woodlands.
Dartmoor National Park is a living, breathing, working landscape that holds the secret to a past that stretches back over the centuries. Not only can you spend the day taking in the rich history, vast wildlife and rolling hills, there is also activities on offer including horse back riding, bike rental and much more. An awesome day out for all explorers!
Check out our list below of superb day trips, some offer a guided tour for those wanting a little more knowledge about the area.
Things To Do Highlights
Highlights
Plymouth Boat Trips
Smeaton's Tower
Bovisand Beach
Dartmoor National Park
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Bantham Beach
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Beach
Nr Kingsbridge, Modbury
Nestling deep in the South Hams at the mouth of the little known river Avon, Bantham…
Plymouth Boat Trips
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Boat Trip
Plymouth
From scenic and naval harbour cruises, connecting ferries to Cawsand and Mount Edgcumbe…
Dartmoor National Park
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Country Park/Nature Reserve
Dartmoor is not just about the landscape; there's a lot more to it than that. It's not…
Smeaton's Tower
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Tower
Plymouth
One of the world's most famous lighthouses built by John Smeaton in 1759 on the Eddystone…
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
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Formal Garden
Mount Edgcumbe, Torpoint
Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I…
Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs
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Natural Feature
Plymouth
This magnificent coastal section runs along the eastern side of Plymouth Sound from…
Wembury Beach
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Beach
Wembury, Nr Plymouth
Owned by the National Trust with its own Marine Conservation Centre and guided rock pool…
Bovisand Beach
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Beach
Bovisand
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the main beach at Bovisand is a sheltered…
The Royal Citadel
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Castle/Fort
Plymouth
A dramatic 17thC fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch. It is still in…
The Mayflower Steps
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Historic Site
Plymouth
The Mayflower Steps are close to the site in the Barbican area of Plymouth, from which…
Plymouth Gin Distillery
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Distillery
Plymouth
Black Friars Distillery, the working home of Plymouth Gin since 1793, is the oldest…
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Price Free to £10.00 Per TicketPlymouth Synagogue
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Churches and Cathedrals
Plymouth
Plymouth Synagogue is the oldest Ashkenazi Synagogue still in regular use in the English…
Millbay Docks
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Historic Site
Plymouth
A couple of minutes' walk further along West Hoe Road brings you to the long grey…
Beesands Beach
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Type:
Beach
Close to Kingsbridge in South Devon, Beesands has got all the right ingredients for a…
Elizabethan Gardens
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Type:
Formal Garden
Plymouth
This delightful little garden is an oasis of tranquility in a sea of shoppers and tourist…
Heritage Trails and Walks
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Walking Tour
Take a walk down memory lane and explore Plymouth’s heritage. Visit some of our historic…
Plym Valley Trail
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Waymarked Trail
Plymouth
In particular, the disused sites of Cann and Bickleigh Vale quarries are worth a look. …
Yelverton Rock
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Heritage/Visitor Centre
Yelverton
Yelverton is well known for "the rock" - a prominent mass of stone close to the Plymouth…
Cremyll Ferry
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Type:
Boat Trip
Plymouth
Take the ferry to the beautiful mount Edgcumbe country park, service operates all year
Plymbridge Woods
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Type:
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Plymouth
A wooded valley of the River Plym, springtime sees the woodland floor covered with wild…
Plymouth Sound and Oceanic Waters Beyond
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Type:
Viewpoint
Plymouth
Once on The Hoe you have the opportunity to enjoy its stunning panoramic vistas over the…
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