Outdoor activities
To enjoy Dartmouth fully, every visitor just has to take to the water at some time and we have plenty of boats for everyone. You may have been lucky enough to arrive by ferry and therefore enjoyed the wonderful panorama of Dartmouth and the Britannia Royal Naval College from the river.
Throughout the year, the Lower Ferry, pulled by a tug, and a foot passenger ferry cross the Dart from Dartmouth to Kingswear, whilst the Higher Ferry, with its paddle wheels and chains, crosses to Noss.
Try to make time to take the passenger ferry out to Dartmouth Castle or up river to Dittisham, Greenway or the historic town of Totnes in the summer months - you may make friends with our grey seals on the way!
For fun, fishing, birdwatching or simply sightseeing why not hire a boat from the Embankment or a sailing dinghy from Dittisham. If you prefer not to take the helm you can embark on an organised river or coastal trip with many boat hire companies, some of which offer tailor-made trips. For the more adventurous traveller, why not explore the creeks and river banks in a canoe. Hop on any boat at the usually busy embankment and within minutes you'll find yourself in another world, sailing up the tranquil river, surrounded by woodland and wildlife. The noisiest neighbour may be a heron squawking overhead, the prettiest bather may be a bright white egret - they're both common sights. Round the rugged coast you should see more seals and, if you're lucky, dolphins and basking sharks. From October to March there is a profusion of unusual birds - widgeon, teal, lapwing, shelduck and dunlin winter here.
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Triple Seven Luxury Motor Yacht Charters
Type
Boat Trip
Destination (location or postcode)
Frampton Cotterell,
Triple Seven is an 80ft Azimut Motor Yacht built to a very high specification. Based on the South West Coast, she is ideal for visiting the ports of Dartmouth, Torquay, Salcombe and the surrounding coastlines - and further afield.
Greenway Ferry and Pleasure Cruises - Sea Fishing Trips
Type
Boat Trip
Destination (location or postcode)
Brixham
We offer various sea trips such as Mackerel Fishing, Evening Angling and Fishing Fun.
Sea Kayak Devon
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Destination (location or postcode)
Dartmouth
Guided sea kayak trips…The ultimate way to explore the south Devon coast. Individuals, groups and families all welcome no experience required.
- Day-trips
- Full taster sessions
- Skills courses
- Wilderness expeditions
Devon is a...Kayaking in Dartmouth
Type
Watersports Centre
Destination (location or postcode)
Dartmouth
If you want to do some kayaking while you are here then we can get you afloat. We run £15 taster sessions that are great fun
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
Type
Boat Trip
Destination (location or postcode)
Dartmouth
SUNDAY TIMES' AWARD FOR THE 'ROUND ROBIN' - 'THE UK'S NUMBER ONE DAY OUT IS THE DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY' *
African Queen
Type
Boat Trip
Destination (location or postcode)
Dartmouth
The African Queen offers a variety of pleasant trips, ranging from 2 hour evening trips, half days, all day to weekly charters. Try an evening picnic party or a half day fishing trip,
Devon Ribs - Dittisham Boats
Type
Boat
Destination (location or postcode)
Dartmouth
Rib Hire & Sales
Our 6m Rib is licensed for 8 people and available to hire with or without a skipper (RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate is needed for self hire) and authorised to go out of the mouth of the River Dart and along the...
Castle Ferry
Type
Boat Trip
Destination (location or postcode)
Dartmouth
This beautiful estuary can be best appreciated from a boat, during your boat ride you pass the tug driven lower car ferries, the ancient Bayards cove with its quay and fort, waterfront houses that once were warehouses & boatbuilding yards.
South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Type
Guided Tour
Explore and enjoy the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As well as the coast and countryside events guide for May - October pick up the AONB guide on places to visit and routes to explore
from the Dartmouth Tourist...Dart Harbour Authority
Type
Boating and Canoeing
Destination (location or postcode)
Dartmouth
Dart Harbour is a Trust Port in one of the finest natural harbours in the UK. The River Dart whose source is high on Dartmoor flows through the towns of Totnes and Dartmouth, South Devon, England.
