Location: Salcombe
Top Things to do in Salcombe
Top 6 Things to do Adventurous in Salcombe, England
Salcombe is a popular resort town in the South Hams district of Devon, south west England. The town is close to the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, mostly built on the steep west side of the estuary. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The town's extensive waterfront and the naturally sheltered harbour formed by the estuary gave rise to its success as a boat and shipbuilding and sailing port and, in modern times, tourism especially in the form of pleasure sailing and yachting. The town is also home to a traditional shellfish fishing industry. The town is part of the electoral ward of Salcombe and Malborough, for which the 2011 census recorded a total population of 3,353.
Restaurants in Salcombe
1. Sea N Shore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 195 reviews
Jump onboard in Salcombe with the specialist Sea-N-Shore team. Water is our thing! RYA Powerboat School Based in Salcombe, Sea-N-Shore is an Advanced RYA Powerboat School and Watersports School. Take the wheel - and learn the skills to qualify as a professional powerboat helm with level 1, 2, intermediate, advanced, day skipper, yachtmaster, VHF, first aid courses. Rib Rides (W.I.S.E accredited centre) FAST Experience the thrill of a 75min adrenalin Rib Ride around the coast with friends and family, seal spotting and wreck hunting, and take in Start Point lighthouse and an old ruined village. SLOW Explore the Salcombe estuary with a 75 min slower tour, trawling for plankton, using field microscopes, aquascopes, and take in the birds, fish, flora and fauna. CRUISE Take a relaxed 3hr RIB cruise from Salcombe to the Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge. Choose your meal and drinks onboard and we'll do the rest. What could be better? Banana Ride/Wakeboard/Waterski Master the waves and learn to Wakeboard or Waterski with professional tuition, or jump onboard our banana boat and laugh the afternoon away with our unique games. How long can you hold on? Rib Coasteering Get together and scramble the rocks and explore the caves of our incredible coast with qualified instructors, all by boat. Enjoy the pre-determined route, the power of the waves and feel the adrenalin rush of low, medium and high jumps. Have you got what it takes? Groups and families are our thing From family groups, STAG and HEN, Corporate and team, we can cater for a fantastic day afloat, bringing everyone together to build a memorable day. We hope you can join us onboard soon.
2. Sea Kayak Salcombe
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
We offer exclusive half and full day kayak tours (no experience required and all equipment supplied). A Huge selection of Single and Tandem kayaks available, Showers, changing rooms and Beach cafe on site.
3. Salcombe Shooting School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Ms-Louie
Chris was superb as an instructor. With 2 out of 3 of us never having held a gun before, he had his work cut out. It was a present for my husband’s birthday and he thoroughly enjoyed it. My daughter was so pleased with her experience that she did show and tell at school the following Monday! We would 100% recommended every aspect of the experience. - very professional - great fun/ charming instructor - all felt like we learned something with 1 on 1 attention - lovely setting - AMAZING
4. Adventure South
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5.0 based on 104 reviews
Adventure South provides outdoor adventure experience for small and large groups of people, based in Salcombe, South Devon. We operate a mixture of water sports and land-based activities include, Coasteering, Equipment Rental, Escape the Hills, Paddle Boarding Hire, Mega-SUP, Climbing, and SUP-Tours. Adventure South is a locally run company with a huge passion for delivering exciting and memorable adventure experiences.
5. Salcombe Paddleboarding
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Salcombe Paddleboarding is based in the Salcombe Estuary; the most beautiful stretch of water in the South Hams. Established in 2015, we provide everything you need for an unforgettable day on the water - from lessons and kit hire to guided estuary explorations, all tailor-made for families, beginners and experienced paddleboarders. Prices from £35 per person.
6. Salcombe Distilling Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 438 reviews
Home to our Victuallers shop, award winning Gin School, Distillery & Bar, Salcombe Distilling Co. is nestled amongst traditional boat builders on Island Street Salcombe. As one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat, SDCo continues Salcombe's legacy of producing outstanding handcrafted products made with an unrivalled passion, care and attention to detail.
Reviewed By GlamTourist - South West England, United Kingdom
An incredible ‘experience’ making our own Gin! Welcomed from the start with a Salcombe gin, very knowledgeable distillers helped with finding botanicals and more Salcombe Gin in the middle as well as at the end made the whole gin making experience brilliant! Plus we ended up with a bottle of our own made VERY drinkable gin. Can’t recommend highly enough!
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