Things To Do near Burgh Island
River Erme and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Stunning river estuary lined with beaches The River Erme rises at Erme Head high on the southern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. Erme Head is south of Crane Hill and south east of Higher Hartor Tor. Other major Devon rivers rising in this part of the National Park include the River Plym, the R...
Coastguard's Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Beach on the west side of the Erme Estuary Coastguard's Beach is situated on the west side of the Erme Estuary. At low tide, it becomes part of a huge stretch of sand running north east. You'll often see horse riders using the beach. Wonwell Beach is across the water. Mothecombe Beach, also kn...
Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach is a deep sandy beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary. Local information boards refer to it as Mothecombe Beach. Ordnance Survey uses Meadowsfoot Beach. At low tide, the sand is exposed around Owen's Hill and Owen's Point...
schoolhouse, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
schoolhouse and beachhouse on the South Devon coast The schoolhouse sits above Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach and Coastguard's Beach on the River Erme and Estuary. The beachhouse sits above South Milton Sands (Beach, National Trust). Both beach cafes and bars are fashionable South Devon food...
Bolberry Down, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Breathtaking National Trust coastline The coastline west of the Salcombe Kingsbrigde Estuary is wild and beautiful. Arguably the most impressive section is Bolberry Down. It's high ground above the sea so the views are huge. Location of Bolberry Down The hamlet Bolberry is situate...
Soar Mill Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Idyllic cove and sandy beach close to Salcombe Soar Mill Cove (Beach) is a wonderful, secluded sandy beach at the bottom of a steep coastal valley. Soar Mill Cove Hotel sits at the top of the valley. Location of Soar Mill Cove (Beach) Soar Mill Cove (Beach) is located south w...
The Warren (Soar/Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Stunning coastline near Salcombe The Warren (Soar/Salcombe)* is a stunning stretch of South Devon coastline between Soar Mill Cove (Beach) and Bolt Head. Location and directions for The Warren (Soar/Salcombe) South west of Salcombe, The Warren (Soar/Salcombe) can be explored...
The Winking Prawn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Exceptionally popular beach cafe behind North Sands (Beach) in Salcombe 'What started as a beach cafe is now ... well, a very busy shabby chic beach cafe (source: The Winking Prawn).' An accurate description of a great place in a magnificent location! Location of The Winking Prawn...
North Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Deep, low-tide sand beach by The Winking Prawn North Sands (Beach) is one of a number of beautiful sand beaches and coves that line the lower section of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. With a large car park behind the beach, it's particularly popular with families. Location of Nort...
South Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Superb, small beach with great facilities and a sea tractor/water taxi South Sands (Beach) is a sandy beach with great facilities and views out across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Hire watersports equipment, relax in the beach cafe, enjoy food at the restaurant or stay at South Sands Hotel....
South Sands Sea Tractor/Taxi, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Sea tractor and water taxi At South Sands (Beach), a sea tractor takes visitors from the beach to a water taxi out in the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary which then runs to/from Salcombe centre. It's an essential Salcombe experience when on holiday in South Devon. Location of ...
Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Exotic National Trust garden overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) is an exotic National Trust garden and museum near Salcombe on South Devon coast. Location of Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) Overbeck's...
Salcombe Castle (English Heritage), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
A ruined castle by North Sands (Beach) close to the centre of Salcombe 'This Royalist fort was the last in England to hold out against Cromwell's forces [during the English Civil War].' (Source: information board on site) Location of Salcombe Castle (English Heritage)...
Salcombe Maritime Museum, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Superb local museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is one of South Devon's many superb local museums providing information about local shipwrecks, boatbuilding and Salcombe's history in WWI and WWII. Location of Salcombe Maritime Museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is situated in Marke...
The Swan Inn Noss Mayo, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Top pub overlooking Noss Creek and Newton Creek There are three pubs situated close together at Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo. The pubs are connected by tidal causeways that cross Noss Creek and Newton Creek. The Swan Inn is on the east side of Noss Creek. Its pub garden overlooks the water and a...