Explore the area

Countryside & Walks

Explore the hills around Dartmouth, the banks of the River Dart and the South Devon coast. Start with walks close to Windwhistle, then discover coves and days out farther afield.

Walks around Dartmouth

Dyers Hill – on the Salt Path

Just 500 m from Windwhistle, Dyers Hill offers a bird’s-eye view of Kingswear, the College in all its majesty, and the mouth of the Dart.

Sunlight reflecting off the Dart below Dyers Hill · 1 of 2

A footpath sign above Dartmouth — Sunlight reflecting off the Dart below Dyers Hill · 1 of 2

Gallants Bower

Above the castle, Gallants Bower is a high hill that draws walkers in spring to see its spectacular fields of bluebells.

A path through bluebells with Dartmouth in the distance

Little Dartmouth

One of our favourite walks takes you through Warfleet up to the Lighthouse Cottages, then along the coast to Little Dartmouth. A perfect mix of coast, fields, clifftops and wooded paths.

The Dart framed by a tree and stone wall · 1 of 3

Stone walls opening onto green fields — The Dart framed by a tree and stone wall · 1 of 3

Kingswear Coast

This is our favourite walk. Starting opposite the castle, walk through Kingswear and continue along the coast. Turn back for a coffee at Ebb and Flow, or follow the coast path to Coleton Fishacre.

Rocky shore and green-blue water — A castle across the water from the Kingswear coast · 1 of 3

Greenway Walk

A wooden gate opening onto fields · 1 of 2

A wide bend in the River Dart — A wooden gate opening onto fields · 1 of 2

Dartmouth Castle

A lovely 20 minute day time or evening walk from the house is a must. Picture perfect castle, church and a short downhill walk to one of the best bays - Sugary Cove

A kayak on the shore at Sugary Bay · 1 of 2

Rocks and clear water at Sugary Bay — A kayak on the shore at Sugary Bay · 1 of 2

Further afield

Coleton Fishacre Coast

One of the best National Trust properties in England. There’s a beautiful Art Deco house and a stream that cascades through ponds and formal gardens down to the coast, where you can join the coast path. Don’t leave without a National Trust tea and scone.