Catch Life As It Flows: April 2013

I love going on day trips and living in Plymouth I'm really close to some great day trip destinations. In this post I've decided to concentrate on places I've been in South Devon.

1. Bigbury-On-Sea

So the first stop in my top picks for day trips is Bigbury-on-Sea. It has a lovely beach which is perfect for families and the more adventurous with it's wide variety of water sports like bodyboarding, surfing, windsurfing and kite-surfing, (hire facilities located on the beach).

Burgh Island.

Bigbury's most famous landmark is Burgh Island, which overlooks the beach itself. The island is accessible at low tide, when the waters reveal a causeway that links it to the beach, the island is open to wander around and is wonderful on a nice sunny day. Burgh Island boast's an award-winning hotel which was in an episode of TV's 'Hercule Poirot' so it's brilliant for fans of Poirot like me.

A little bit pleased to see the sea tractor.

However, when the tide is in you can still reach the island by catching a ride on the popular 'sea tractor'. It's pretty impressive.

Food at Bigbury.

The burger hut at Bigbury sells an amazing BBQ burger and it comes in this sweet little lunch box.

2. Torquay

So the next day trip on my list is Torquay. It's a really nice little coastal town and was the home of TV's 'Faulty Towers'. It has a really nice shopping centre with an amazing retro sweet shop called 'Fizzy Lips' which sells amazing goodies like Lucky Charms & Strawberry Fanta (my favourite flavour).

It has a really nice shopping centre with an amazing retro sweet shop called 'Fizzy Lips' which sells amazing goodies like Lucky Charms & Strawberry Fanta (my favourite flavour).

Home to an amazing marina, and the Living Coasts coastal zoo.

Torquay was one of the stops for the Olympic Torch relay. It was really amazing being there to watch it.

3. Paignton Zoo

Okay, day trip number three goes to Paignton Zoo. It is a great day out for families and friends.

Cute little train which that you can hop on and go round the zoo

4. Wembury Beach

Wembury beach is really close to Plymouth so it's extremely easy to get to for an afternoon of sunbathing, rock-pooling (which I really enjoy) or having a BBQ with a group of friends. It's a really nice day out, and is part of the south west coastal walk so it's perfect for the those of you who love a good walk.

I love rock pooling, You're always guaranteed to find some cool creatures.

5. Exeter

And finally my last top pick is Exeter (technically not in South Devon but never mind). It's a beautiful city and has great shopping, cafes/restaurants and wonderful architecture. It really makes a great day out and I recommend that anyone who hasn't been before go as soon as you can.

Boston Tea Party

My favourite cafe in Exeter is Boston Tea Party, the last time I was in Exeter with friends we went there for a drink and it was so lovely I will definitely be going again.

Exeter Cathederal

The cathederal is a great example of the beautiful architecture in Exeter.

If you've had great day trips anywhere else I'd love to know where and what you thought about them.

Paige

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Monday, 22 April 2013

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