subject: Enjoy a Nice Nature Walk in Torquay [print this page] If you are holidaying in Torquay, you should stay at one of the Torquay holiday cottages or one of the Devon holiday cottages. The Torquay holiday cottages and the Devon holiday cottages offer excellent luxurious accommodation for couples, families or groups. One of the things you should do while staying at the Devon holiday cottages or the Torquay holiday cottages is to take a nice walk in the countryside and explore the beauty of this place. Here are a few options to consider during your holidays in Torquay.
Torquay Harbour Daddyhole Plain
The walk from Torquay Harbour to Daddyhole Plain is one that you should try while staying in one of the Torquay holiday cottages. This is a 4km (2 mile) long circular walk that starts at the Pavilion Shopping Centre at the Torquay harbour. You will enjoy the spectacular view of the coast as you take this walk in what was once the heart of this Victorian town. From the starting point you will go up to Beacon Hill, this was where the bathing saloon in Torquay was located. The Beacon Cove is situated opposite to the Royal Torbay Yacht Club. This was one of the popular places for Agatha Christie to swim when she was a little girl. The walk leads on to Daddyhole. This place got its name from the Devonian term "Daddy", which referred to the devil whom the locals believed to be living in one of the caves. After arriving at Daddyhole, you can continue to go up to the harbour. This is a circular walk that leads back to the starting point. On the way back to the starting point you will see several beautiful Victorian and Italian styled villas. You can take this walk with your family while staying at the Devon holiday cottages.
Cockington Estate Country Walk
Another interesting walk you can enjoy if you have chosen one of the Torquay holiday cottages for your holidays in Torquay is the Cockington Estate Country Walk. This is a 4 km (2 mile) long circular walk that starts at the Cockington Village car park. If you love nature, you will enjoy this walk. This walk is not just for nature lovers but also for everyone. The walk will give you the chance to see the beautiful green fields, wooded coombes and the beautiful Cockington village. The village dates back to over 1000 years and was built by the Saxons. You will also pass the Drum Inn on the walk, this is a good opportunity to stop and enjoy a small snack or a drink at the Inn. You will be able to see several places that are over 100 years old as you take this walk. You might also consider taking this walk if you are staying at one of the luxurious Devon holiday cottages.
