Walking

Tuckenhay is the starting point for many different walks on which Mike can provide written guides. All are recognised locally as being varied and interesting while requiring different levels of stamina. All involve hills of differing gradients.

Bird watching

The creek is a bird watcher’s dream venue featuring many migratory species and a boat trip which takes in the various inlets is a must, as is watching the many wading birds at low tide.

Further afield is the wide-open moorland and the beaches of South Devon.

Boat trips

Barry can accompany you on trips along Bow Creek in an eight-seat boat equipped with a 16-horsepower outboard engine. Life jackets are provided but this is a boat which is widely considered to be extremely safe.

A visit by water across to Duncannon Point and then a trip by ferry to Agatha Christie’s estate, Greenways, followed by the crossing to Dittisham for lunch in the local riverside pub can be arranged, subject to tide times.

Canoe classes

Canoe classes or trips can be organised from the quay in Tuckenhay. Again, all equipment is provided and qualified instructors are involved.

Gastronomy

Both public houses in the village serve excellent cuisine at affordable prices and during the summer months there is often entertainment – whether steel band, pianist, or BBQ – at The Maltsters.

The surrounding villages and Totnes also have a selection of eateries to which Mike will gladly point you, depending on your taste.

Shopping

Market day in Totnes is a bohemian affair (Friday and Saturday mornings) as it plays host to many local craftspeople – artists, woodcarvers and bric-a-brac sellers. The town also has a variety of interesting shops and galleries.

Beaches

Within a 20-minute drive you will find several of South Devon’s glorious, open beaches.

Golf

Seven golf courses are located nearby including Thurlestone, Bigbury, Churston and Dartmouth Country Club.