06/05/25 - Little Dartmouth and the Cherub Inn

Beams made from Ship's Timbers

A delightful final full day in the South Hams, visiting Dartmouth.

The walk is a beauty. They've all been beauties. Starting at the National Trust car park at Little Dartmouth, it's coastal walking to the where the Dart joins the sea. Mrs M proclaimed that the only way that this walk could be better would be if there was a cafe.

There is a cafe. Yet I cannot get quite as excited. My Bakewell slice was tiny, cost £3.80 and was devoured in two chomps. Mrs M told me to chomp on, as she was sick of my moaning.

Back to walking along Black Country Canals next week

Dartmouth Castle - home of the £3.80 thin slice

As is the norm for this part of the world, a lovely inland green lane takes us back to the start.

Where we use the car to reposition to the town centre. Lovely views, medieval architecture, bustling shops and a mood buoyed by free parking for two hours.

Kingswear from a parking space

Naturally enough, we make our way to the only Good Beer Guide Pub in Town. Yes, it may have the old trope about "Beams made from Ship's timbers" but it would appear to be true. This C14th merchant's house was nearly knocked down in the 1950s, where it was saved through renovation. That used reclaimed ship's timbers.

Ziggy, waiting to enter Dartmouth's oldest building

The nearby Seven Stars has the claim to be the oldest pub in town. But this is the oldest building, becoming a pub in the 1970s. A single-roomer downstairs, it's all I look for in a pub. Low ceilings, real fireplace, intimate surroundings and 50p off a pint for CAMRA members. 

Zoom in for this week's bargains - I might have to rejoin

It felt like a privilege to be able to enjoy a pint here. A lovely and fitting South Hams Devon Pride.

Walk Details

Distance - 4 Miles

Walk Inspiration - 40 Walks in Devon

Geocaches - 10