Cockington village, a well-known showplace 1
mile from the centre of Torquay, is picturesque with thatched, white walled cottages, and an old forge.
Cockington is located in the grounds of Cockington Court this thatched village is popular
with tourists.
A relaxing way to visit the village is to take a horse drawn
carriage ride from Torquay. Torquay, like so many other popular resorts on this coast, has a traffic problem, and parking restrictions in streets near the beaches and harbour.
Sea fishing at
Teignmouth, Paignton, Torquay and Brixham (including shark
fishing). Trout and salmon fishing in the upper reaches of
the Rivers Teign and Dart.