What’s not to like about a walking tour that includes locally made Chocolate and Gin? 

Set back from Torquay’s sea front, Cockington is a quintessentially English village, dating back over 1,000 years.  With its thatched cottages, bowl-shaped cricket pitch, historic Manor House, cream tea shops and a traditional English pub. In fact, Cockington is claimed to be the inspiration for the village of St Marymead, the home of Miss Marple, which became the crime capital of England for many years! 

This walk introduces guests to Chocolate Heaven made in Devon a family run artisan shop that uses the finest continental chocolate and locally sourced ingredients to create truffles, bars, gift sets and novelty products. You’ll have a chance to sample their mouth-watering delights and speak to the owners about their passion for chocolate.

To reward yourselves at the end of the tour, as the sun sets over Cockington, you’ll be treated to a glass (or two) of the award winning Torbay Gin, whose liquid changes colour when the mixer is added!

• Visit the picturesque 11th century chapel
• Enjoy some retail therapy around the artisan shops at Cockington, including a blacksmith and glass blower
• Wander through its country park which combines a beautiful mix of picturesque well-ordered garden landscapes, rural countryside and substantial woodlands.

Did you know?

During this walk you will visit land that is cared for by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust, a dedicated conservation charity that cares for nearly 80% of all the English Riviera’s breath-taking green spaces.  The Trust works tirelessly to protect and enhance these special places for both locals and visitors to enjoy.  Through conservation projects, wildlife protection, and sustainable land management, the charity ensures that Torbay’s natural beauty remains unspoiled for future generations.