Day 2 - The English Riviera by boat and the Dartmouth Steam Railway
We discover the English Riviera's seaside atmosphere today,
beginning with a boat cruise from Totnes across the River Dart. We
drift by idyllic riverside villages, the Sharpham Estate with its
vineyards, and steep wooded hillsides until we reach Dartmouth.
There's time at leisure to explore the vibrant harbour town. You
could visit the 14th-century Dartmouth Castle on the river bank,
seek out the peaceful coves in the area, or enjoy lunch at one of
the modern restaurants, elegant bars or traditional seaside fish
and chip shops.
Later this afternoon, we cross the Dart Estuary by ferry to the
village of Kingswear. We board the Dartmouth Steam Railway from
here, which takes us along the scenic Devon coastline to Paignton.
The scenery on this picturesque line is breathtaking as we pass
through the wooded slopes of Long Wood and along the spectacular
English Riviera Geopark coastline. Arriving in Paignton, our coach
takes us back to our hotel for dinner this evening.
Trains are steam-hauled where possible. However, due to
timetable changes or weather conditions, heritage diesel
locomotives may be running instead.
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