Bickham Bridge Field

You may well simply choose to get out and stroll through your scenic surroundings (there’s a nice circular route from the site down to Gara Bridge and back) – but if you’d like a more extensive walk, another option is Dartmoor National Park. From here it’s best accessed via South Brent (15 minutes’ drive), close to the Avon Dam, or Cornwood (20 minutes). A hike along the South West Coast Path is always a fabulous option, too – or you might choose just to head to a single seaside destination. A half-hour drive gets you to Dartmouth for seafood and steam train rides, to Blackpool Sands or Wonwell for beach days, or to Bigbury-on-Sea for a trip to Burgh Island. Bit of town time? Take a trip to Totnes (15 minutes) for the markets and places to eat, or aim for the old town in Ashburton (20 minutes). City life is over in Plymouth (half an hour) or Exeter (45 minutes).