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Home to the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth lies on the western bank of the River Dart in South Devon. Whether passing through, or on extended holiday, Dartmouth has plenty to offer travellers wishing to visit one of England's most historic maritime landmark towns.
Enclosed by wooded hills, Dartmouth's scenery harkens back to medieval times when Dartmouth Castle stood watch over this vitally important deep-water port. And in the modern era, Dartmouth served as a base of operations for American forces in the D-day invasion of Utah Beach during the second world war.
Dartmouth proper lies within the South Devon Area of Natural Beauty, making the town particularly attractive to nature lovers. Dartmoor National Park lies just to the west of Dartmouth in fact.
Travel to Dartmouth
To reach Dartmouth by car, travel the A38 road to the A380 road interchange and traverse the shoreline south-west. Once you arrive at the A3022/Brixham Road junction, continue travelling south and arrive at the River Dart. You can ferry across to Dartmouth via the Higher Ferry, or the Lower Ferry, which ever you prefer.
If you are approaching from the west of Dartmouth, drive the A38 around Dartmoor National Park to the A385 junction, which extends east a ways to Totnes. From Totnes, travel south to the A381/A3122 interchange. Then, drive east along the A3122 in order to arrive in the western portion of Dartmouth.
Dartmouth has no true modern railway line. But the town shares an operable steam railway at Kingswear Station across the River Dart. Once in town, you will find more than enough to do while on your holiday. And seafaring entertainment is especially popular at Bayard's Cove to the south of town centre along the river.
Daytime Activities in Dartmouth
Dartmouth has plenty to do ranging from walks along medieval and Elizabethan streets to a day out on the water, sailing the stunningly beautiful south England coast. Blackpool Sands offers passing travellers a chance to unwind on Dartmouth's famous shingle beach. Holidaymakers can partake of all manner of water sports while in Dartmouth such as swimming, surfing, and kyaking.
Dartmouth's ancient structures such as Dartmouth Castle and Kingswear Castle are a must see if you are interested in architectural history. And indeed, there is a particular emphasis on the town's long, storied naval service.
Stroll about Smith Street, the oldest named street in town dating to the 13th century, and enjoy the local cuisine. Dartmouth crab is especially delectable fare when in season too.
Dartmouth Accommodations
Not surprisingly, Dartmouth contains some of the better accommodations in all of South Devon. And of particular note, the Royal Castle Hotel traces its history to the 17th century when the quay was in its infancy.
Hotels in Dartmouth range in quality from well-catered bed and breakfasts on the seafront to environmentally friendly caravanning and camping grounds located on the west of town centre. On the outskirts of town to the north, you can book charming farm and guest house accommodations sure to make your visit to Dartmouth one to remember for quite some time.
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