River Dart, Staverton, Devon
The River Dart at Staverton offers a gentle and relatively warm stretch for wild swimming, featuring both deep, still waters above a weir and secluded beaches downstream. Visitors can enjoy a unique jump spot from an old oak tree and explore the area via a restored steam train.

πŸ“œ Gentle, warm stretch of the River Dart for wild swimming.
πŸ” Features secluded beaches, a weir, and a unique jump spot from an old oak tree.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy a gentle and relatively warm stretch of the River Dart
πŸ–οΈ Discover secluded beaches downstream
🌳 Experience an exhilarating jump from an old oak tree
πŸš‚ Combine your visit with a scenic steam train ride from Totnes

Swimming

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Deep and still waters found above the weir.
🏝️ More secluded areas with small beaches downstream.
⚠️ The oak tree jump offers an exhilarating plunge into dark, peaty water.

Getting There

πŸš‚ Take a restored steam train from Totnes on the South Devon Railway to Staverton village.
🚢️ From Staverton station, follow the path downstream for approximately 20 minutes, past the weir, to find the superb jump spot.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Return via the Sea Trout Inn and back along the lane.

Parking

πŸ…ΏοΈ Very close parking available.

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