Galmpton Creek has and continues to play an important part in the history and development of the village. The land surrounding the creek is privately owned by the boatyard but there is a well defined public highway which affords transit to several fields which overlook the River Dart towards Dittisham and then leads to the Galmpton & Waddeton Road at the top of Port Hill.
Boats are now stored in what were limestone quarries and the remains of a lime kiln can be seen as you walk down to the Creek on Kiln Road.
The boatyard has a varied history including transporting sand from further upstream to intensive boat building and being of strategic importance in the second world war. Whilst some maritime related industries still exist in the boatyard there has been a recent surge of activity to introduce new facilities including accommodation, restaurant, cider works, studio and boutique. (see links below for more details). The boatyard hosts the Dart Sailability charity that enables anybody with a physical or mental disability to enjoy sailing, boating and social activities on the River Dart (see link below)
Nearby up a small road behind the southernly part of the boat yard there is a small holding Lucky Clucks on MIll Lane (see link below) where fresh produce can be purchased and where the owner offers activities for children to get close to the animals.
Galmpton Creek is primarily south and south west facing and gets beautiful sunsets across the river. As a river and estuary it attracts a wide range of birds , fish and seals. These include Cormorants, Shags, Kingfisher, Heron, Little Egret, Mute Swans and in autumn a large gaggle of Canada Geese.