ExplorationExploration is very important to the Geopark, these Associate Partners allow visitors to learn about our Geopark designation through touring our incredible Geological sights. UNIQUE DEVON TOURS Unique Devon Tours is a multi-award winning company offering exclusive guided tours of Devon and the surrounding area for small groups of up to six people. They offer a series of pre-meditated one day tours and multi day tours, or tours can be tailor-made according to the interests of the people in the party. Alex Graeme said; ‘Being an official Associate Partner is a great privilege, especially since before being asked to be a partner I held the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark in such high esteem. I still do, of course, and now feel that I can add our company values into the fold to help bring more visitors to the region, and to give them an even better all round and memorable experience’. Opening times: Daily 9am – 6pm Address: 3 Moorland Avenue, Denbury, Newton Abbott, TQ12 6EU Contact number: 07585 928070 01803 812556 Website: www.uniquedevontours.com REACH OUTDOORS Reach Outdoors is an Outdoor Activity Provider based in the Heart of the English Riviera at Goodrington South Sands. From Caving to Coasteering they provide unique opportunities to explore and engage with the amazing natural environment of South Devon.
Address: The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Paignton, TQ4 6LP Contact number: 01803 524950 Website: www.reach-outdoors.com/ SEA KAYAK TORBAY Sea Kayak Torbay is a slow adventure tour specialist that combines active water tours with geological and marine wildlife experiences. We take you safely to view specific sites of scientific interest and our very special, protected fossils from the early Devonian era. We mix in bushcraft experiences with a “Leave no Trace certified guide and impart with you a skillset and the knowledge of a geological period of time. Our tours are an opportunity for young families and complete beginners to; view our rocks up close with a local geologist, meet our resident cetaceans and seals, explore sea caves and, enjoy wild food experiences cooked in front of you on hot-stones. Kieran Laureston said;
Address: Oddicombe Beach, Babbacombe, Torquay TQ13DD Contact number: 01803 912963 Website: www.seakayaktorbay.co.uk PAIGNTON PLEASURE CRUISES Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferries aim to give all a memorable experience on the water with a wealth of knowledge about the bay, its coves, landmarks, history and wildlife. Paignton Pleasure Cruises are glad to pass on this interesting information about Torbay to all their passengers, young and old. Opening times: Cruises running daily for private bookings please contact Paignton Pleasure Cruises or book online. Address: Paignton Pleasure Cruises, Paignton Harbour, Paignton TQ4 6DW Contact number: 01803 529147 07768014174 Website: www.paigntonpleasurecruises.co.uk
ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING TOURS My wife and I moved to Torquay 4 years ago, drawn by the breath-taking scenery of The Bay, its beautiful beaches and healthy lifestyle. With 22 miles of the South West Coast Path running through Torbay, there is no shortage of walks to revitalise your soul and put a spring in your step! English Riviera Walking Tours show-cases this stunning environment, whilst conveying fascinating facts and intriguing myths about Torbay. On the tours, guests hear stories such as:
And of course, no visit to Torquay is complete without joining our Agatha Christie tour, and listening to the story of her extraordinary life Tours take place every day, offering walks which vary in duration from 1 ½ hours to 3 hours. Website: www.englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation operates a Heritage Brixham Sailing Trawler. The technique of trawling was invented in Brixham and Pilgrim is the oldest surviving Brixham Trawler still in operation. We run sailing trips from April to October for people to experience life onboard a wooden sailing trawler. Alongside this we have a new 5 year strategy to develop an education programme around the heritage of the trawling industry ) and traditional sailing skills, an environmental programme engaging with partners in plankton monitoring, and a programme of events around wellbeing and connecting with the natural world. By sharing the story of our part in the heritage of the fishing industry we can also help people to explore the environmental impact of the fishing industry today and support conversation about the conflicts between more sustainable practice and the economy of Torbay. |