Sonya’s guidebook to Buckfastleigh
Sightseeing
Buckfast Abbey, founded in 1018 is one of Devon’s most visited attractions, with beautiful grounds, a restaurant, book shops and gift shops.
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Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey, founded in 1018 is one of Devon’s most visited attractions, with beautiful grounds, a restaurant, book shops and gift shops.
Ancient Pengilly caves can be found on the eastern side of Buckfastleigh in a huge outcrop of Devonian Limestone in the Dart Valley.
The Pengelly Trust has a museum on the site and offers guided walks. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing experiences are also on offer here.
William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust
Russets LaneAncient Pengilly caves can be found on the eastern side of Buckfastleigh in a huge outcrop of Devonian Limestone in the Dart Valley.
The Pengelly Trust has a museum on the site and offers guided walks. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing experiences are also on offer here.
See the Dart Valley by heritage steam train and hop aboard the 7 mile long South Devon Railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes., travelling through Staverton and Littlehempston on the way.
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South Devon Railway - Totnes Littlehempston Station
Station RoadSee the Dart Valley by heritage steam train and hop aboard the 7 mile long South Devon Railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes., travelling through Staverton and Littlehempston on the way.
Bigbury-on-Sea
Just stunning with the historic Burgh Island
Dartmoor National Park
PL20Miles and miles of outstanding beauty
Sightseeing
Buckfastleigh Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is another favourite attraction – many visitors combine their visit with a trip on the South Devon Steam Railway directly adjacent to the attraction.
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Buckfast Butterfly Farm u Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Dart Bridge RoadBuckfastleigh Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is another favourite attraction – many visitors combine their visit with a trip on the South Devon Steam Railway directly adjacent to the attraction.
Food scene
Kastell Totnes
Castle StreetAncient but modern and unique town.
Dartmouth
Beautiful Dartmouth
Exeter
Gteat for shopping
Plymouth
Great for shopping and sightseeing