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Dartmouth sits on the steep western bank of the Dart Estuary in South Devon, deeply shaped by its long relationship with the water. The town’s history is anchored by the Royal Naval College, which overlooks the harbour from the hill above, and the 14th-century castle that stands out at the river’s mouth. Because of the rugged local topography, the town is a maze of narrow streets and stone stairways, with many houses built directly into the hillside to catch the views across to Kingswear. Practical life here often involves the ferries; the town has no bridge across the Dart, so the ‘Lower’ and ‘Higher’ car ferries and the passenger boat are essential for anyone heading east toward Torbay. While the waterfront is the natural focal point for sailing and the annual regatta, the town remains a functional place with a busy central market and a tight-knit community that navigates the steep climbs and seasonal shifts of river life year-round.