Links
Accommodation
- The Maltsters Arms Tuckenhay, Bow Creek, a popular embarkation point for Canoe Adventures. Besides offering a friendly welcome, entertainment and constantly interesting beers, The Maltsters also boasts fine accommodations
- Harberton Village Website Good B&Bs, pub - less than 4 miles from Tuckenhay embarkation point
- Preston Farm Good B&B at Harberton, ideally situated for Tuckenhay embarkation point
- Beeson Farm Holiday cottage and farmhouse accommodation (Green Tourism Gold award holder)
- Dartmouth Golf & Country Club Superbly run club and hotel (Green Tourism Gold award holder). Customer of Canoe Adventures for memorable staff outings.
- Dittiscombe Pretty stone cottages in a tranquil valley near Slapton, with private gardens, a nature trail and stunning local beaches.
- Buckland Court Self-catering accommodation near Slapton, with a wonderful page of links covering every conceivable thing visitors to South Devon might want to do.
- Hill View House Luxury Bed & Breakfast in Dartmouth
- Harbour Heights Dartmouth The house with 'WOW' factor
- Galmpton Touring Park A quiet base from which to explore south Devon and Torbay
- Riverside House Bed and breakfast in a tranquil setting on the banks of the River Dart at Tuckenhay.
- Mallard Cottage A self-contained 3 bedroom waterside appartment close beside Bow Creek at Tuckenhay on the glorious Dart, halfway between Dartmouth and Totnes.
- Compton Pool Farm Nestled in 14 acres of warm, tranquil valley in the heart of the South Devon countryside, Compton Pool Farm is a perfect haven for guests of all ages.
- Hillfield Cottages Attractive, peaceful environment. Couples, extended families, large groups - all welcome! Top quality
- High House Farm Lovely holiday cottages to rent, on a quiet creek of the Kingsbridge Estuary in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Local Information
- Visit South Devon The best of the best - owned and managed by South Devon local business
- Totnes Tourist Information Centre www.totnesinformation.co.uk
- Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre
- Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre
- Modbury Tourist Information Centre
- South Hams District Council's Coast and Countryside Service
- Dart Harbour Navigation Authority Site includes a Pilot Guide featuring beautiful photographs of the River Dart
- Dart Estuary Environmental Management Plan A co-operative action to protect the natural wealth and beauty of the area and ensure its sustainable use
- Salcombe Harbour Covering the Salcombe-Kingsbridge "Estuary"
- South Devon Marine Formed in 1994 to promote the South Hams as a centre of marine excellence
- Inshore Weather Forecast Met Office site, scroll down to 8th item, "Lyme Regis to Lands End"
- Adventure Devon Canoes, kayaks, sail, surf, biking, kite-surfing, gliding, paragliding, scuba, it's all here.
- Visit Devon Devon's official tourist information site
Watery Links
- British Canoe Union National site on canoes, kayaks, sea kayaks, rivers and access
- Dartmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Click here for up to date information on the long-awaited return of a Lifeboat Station to Dartmouth!
- Kayaks & Paddles Widely known first-class supplier of canoes, kayaks, equipment, clothing, sail boats, advice and assistance. Supplier of running gear for Canoe Adventures. Agent for the superb Old Town canoe. Plymouth
- Brighton Canoes - Bournemouth Canoes - Cheltenham Canoes Recently opened outlets of Kayaks and Paddles, owned by Bob Dyer, the man who staked Canoe Adventures our first Voyageur canoe. Each delivering first class paddler supplies at prices not to be beaten.
- River Dart Access Information Access information for the Dart above Totnes.
- Totnes and Torbay Canoes Our local canoe and kayak shop in Totnes. Part of Canoe Shops UK.
- The River Shack Marvellous licensed Bistro on Stoke Gabriel Quay on the east bank of the tidal Dart. Frequently visited by canoeists for Devonshire ice cream. Open into the evening.
- Sean Hellman Master woodwright, designer, artist and photographer. The man who crafted Canoe Adventures' world-first ash canoe paddles from ash trees grown in Devonshire.
- Dartmouth Yacht Club Canoe Section - For training, outings and expeditions the DYC kayak canoe section boasts one of the best venues on the river.
- Greenway Ferry Pleasure cruises with style
- Sharpham Winery Proud winners of national and international wine awards. Accessible from the Dart Estuary and a popular destination for Canoe Adventures guest crews!
- Solway Dory Innovative designers and fabricators of fine sailing and paddling canoes, including Mystery an 8m tri-hull sailing canoe for Canoe Adventures.
Other Interesting Links
- Holiday Reviews and Travel Guides Simonseeks.com is where a community of travellers, journalists and celebrities can share their advice and their enthusiasms
- Hillwise Adrian Partridge is a freelance mountain leader operating in South Devon.
- Barn Owl Trust Ashburton-based charity organisation dedicated to this beautiful bird.
- Green England Helping you to help the planet
- Devon Happy Campers Hire an authentic, classic camper van, beautifully refurbished, for your self-drive West Country holiday.
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