Mary Ruthrina

Exploring Dartmouth by River or Sea

Dartmouth that you would otherwise not see if you just remain on land.  Boarding stations are very near your Dartmouth holiday cottages . Here are some options for exploring Dartmouth and its surroundings.

Dartmouth, a bustling historic port located at the mouth of the River Dart offers many ways of touring its different attractions. You can go from your Dartmouth holiday cottages to these attractions by car, by bus, by ferry, by boat or just by walking along the coastal path. However, in order to really enjoy the different facets of Dartmouth that you cannot see on land, you need to take to the water.  Being one of the biggest ports, you can have your choice of different boats which can go on the River Dart, on the creeks or on the sea to give you another view of Dartmouth that you would otherwise not see if you just remain on land.  Boarding stations are very near your Dartmouth holiday cottages . Here are some options for exploring Dartmouth and its surroundings.

Passenger Ferry on the River Dart

The passenger ferries of Dartmouth takes you to several places and lets you enjoy the beautiful panorama of Dartmouth from the waters. The Britannia Royal Naval College is another amazing attraction that you see from the river.  There is a Lower Ferry that is pulled by a tug and a foot passenger ferry that crosses the Dart River from Dartmouth to Kingswear and back.  The Higher Ferry with paddle wheels and chains is another amazing sight to see while it crosses to Noss. You can also take the passenger ferry if you want to take a break from your Dartmouth holiday cottages and explore Dartmouth Castle or marvel at Greenway which was the house of popular mystery author Agatha Christie. This passenger ferry can also take you for a visit to the village of Dittisham or visit the historic town of Totnes.   There are grey seals that you can meet along the way.

Canoeing on the River and Creeks

You can hire a canoe and explore the river banks and the creeks. Find yourself in another world of utter tranquility and beauty as you sail up the calm river.  You will feel yourself surrounded by the lush woodland and an abundance of unique wildlife. You may pass by a noisy squawking heron or see the pretty picture of a bright white egret bathing in the river.

Boat Trips Along the Coast

There are regular boat trips originating from Dartmouth that allow you to explore the beautiful coast. You can take a short walk from your Dartmouth  holiday cottages and  hire one of the many boats from the Embankment or get a sailing dinghy from the village of Dittisham. See some shags and gulls including colonies of cormorants during spring and summer. You may also see some seals during low tide. You can go and explore the different coves further along the coast like Pudcombe Cove and Scabbacombe which you can only see and access from the sea by a relaxing boat ride.

When you go further out to sea, you will be greeted by the sight of Peregrine Falcons while they hunt for food or the amazing flock of Gannets diving from the sky to get some fish. There are other deep water sea birds like fulmars, guilliemots and razorbills. Further out to see, you may get the chance to see some sunfish, dolphins, pilot whales and basking sharks. Going out to sea also allows you to see the amazing view of the coast including the majestic limestone cliffs.   

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