Glenross Torquay

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NATIONAL TRUST - A variety of beautiful houses and gardens to be enjoyed.

WALKING - The local are has miles of walks including the South West Coastal Path, Dartmoor and river walks. For more information, visit some of the sites below:

Powderham Castle

Torre Abbey

Dartmouth

Cockington Village - walking distance.

SWIMMING AND BEACHES - Along the 22 miles of the English Riviera coastline there are 20 beaches from wide sandy stretches to hidden rocky coves.

BOATING - Boat trips in the bay are bookable from various firms by the harbourside and piers. Small boats and pedaloes for hire from most beaches.

CRUISING - There is an attractive list of sailings for trips by sea or river at booking kiosks at Princess Pier, Haldon Pier and the Harbourside to Brixham.

SAILING & YACHTING - These are unequalled in Torbay, and the regattas in August are a superb spectacle. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is at Beacon Terrace a short walk away. For those wishing to learn more there are two sailing clubs in Torquay.

FISHING - Sea fishing from Princess Pier and Haldon Pier, or from rocks and beaches around the coastline. Mackerel, bass, pollack, bream, conger and whiting all caught in the bay. Fishing trips are readily available.

GOLF - The beautifully situated 18 hole course of the Torquay Golf Club is in Petitor Road, St. Marychurch. Visitors requiring temporary membership should apply to the Secretary.

EXPLORING - Try wandering around Paignton and Torquay harboursides, the shops of Paignton and Torquay's Fleet Walk shopping precinct, Pavilion and much more. Going further afield, you can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, visit places of interest such as Widdecombe. Torbay and its environs also offers a rich diversity of places to eat out, theme bars and Nightclubs to suit all tastes.

RACING - RIDING - PITCH AND PUTT - PUTTING - GOLF - BOWLING - SQUASH - TENNIS