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For more Information on our region and surrounding counties visit the above website.
 

Brixham is located in what must be one of the most beautiful regions in England - the South West.    We are in the county of Devon - and Brixham is in South Devon.    North, West and East Devon are all within an hour/half or so drive - and all have their own unique ambiance.     The next county, Cornwall, is the home of Lands End,  the furthermost tip of Britain, and again, this is within a couple of hours drive.   We have good roads annd motorways leading from one part of the region to another.
 

Brixham forms the third part of "Torbay" - the other parts being Torquay and Paignton.    Torquay is known as the "English Riviera" because of its unique micro-climate, and Brixham, being only some 7 miles away, shares a similar climate.
 

South Devon's two cities are Exeter and Plymouth - both are within easy driving distance, (approx 30 miles) and offer their own tourist attractions, historical buildings, and shops.
 

Dartmoor is breathtakingly beautiful - at once romantic, mysterious, wild, eerie.   You can visit the tourist spots or, if you are an experienced walker and navigator, you can get away from the tourists and explore the depths  of Dartmoor.   You will see wild Dartmoor Ponies, cross ancient stone bridges spanning the clear bubbling waters of the river Dart and other  rivers, and feel the somewhat eerie presence of the "Tors" - 7 rocky  hills which preside majestically over the  moors.

 
Dartmouth is the neighbouring town to Brixham, situated  on and across the mouth of the River Dart.   To reach Dartmouth, you first go to Kingswear (about 5 miles), then take the ferry (car and passenger) across to Dartmouth.      Whilst waiting for the ferry, look across to Dartmouth at the Britannia Royal Naval College - which has trained members of our Royal Family.     Located on a hill above the river, it glints in the sunshine, a splendid backdrop for the river estuary with its many sailing boats, naval boats and pleasure  cruisers.   Look to the mouth of the river and you will see two castles - those of Kingswear and Dartmouth, true fairy-like castles guarding the mouth, with the rocky waters of the estuary lapping at their feet.    Hold your breath - you will be caught up in the magic, and your mind will go back to previous centuries, when those castles were inhabited and oft under bombardment.

Take a cruise -  there are many to choose from - and enjoy the commentaries and humour of the locals who operate the pleasure boat.