on The River Dart

The River Dart rises in Dartmoor and is named for the ancient woodlands you can see on its lower reaches. Active family time can be enjoyed in a country park or you might visit a local manor house.

You have a terrific choice of ways of travelling on the river. There's a leisurely cruise all the way up to Totnes. For a quicker river crossing, ferries run from Dartmouth to Kingswear and Dittisham to Greenway.

For the more actively minded, whitewater kayaking and canoeing further up the river might be your thing. Guided sea kayaking trips are also available. Outdoor swimming groups organise events on the river. You could hire a small boat or sailing dinghy for a relaxed potter about. Anglers can always find wonderful places to fish.

Another option, of course, is to enjoy the famous annual Royal Regatta at the end of August. It was first held almost 200 years ago!

The Dartmouth Higher Ferry

The Higher Ferry operates between Dartmouth and Kingswear (at the northern end of the embankment adjacent to the popular Floating Bridge Inn and the renowned Dart Marina Hotel). The crossing forms part of the A379 between Torbay and Plymouth. Please note that credit and debit cards are not..

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Sea Kayaking Courses in South Devon

Family sea kayaking makes for the perfect family day out. We’ll go on a mini expedition ducking in and out of hidden lagoons in and around Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe in South Devon. New for 2017 we will be offering guided Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) trips, prices the same as above. We..

The Dartmouth Lower Ferry

The lower ferry operates daily all year services across the river, between Dartmouth and Kingswear.