Things To Do near Start Point Lighthouse

Hope Cove Harbour Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

Stunning sandy beach sheltered by a harbour wall Hope Cove Harbour Beach is a stunning sandy beach. At low tide, it arcs from the harbour wall in the north section of the beach all the way down to where the South West Coast Path climbs to Bolt Tail. There are public toilets behind the bea...

beachhouse, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

Fashionable beach cafe and bar in a sublime location In recent years, the beachhouse at South Milton Sands (Beach, National Trust) has become a fashionable South Devon foodie destination. It's a mix between a beach cafe, takeaway, seafood restaurant and bar. The beachhouse sits on cliffs above...

Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

One of the Westcountry's great National Trust properties Unless you're staying in the Dartmouth/Brixham area, Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) can be difficult to get to. You have to cross the River Dart or deal with often heavy traffic in The English Riviera. That said, make the effort as this...

South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

Long, sand beach ideal for families  South Milton Sands is the southern section of the beach. Thurlestone Sand is the northern section of the beach. This long stretch of sand is popular with families. There's also a fashionable beach cafe and bar called the beachhouse at...

Bolt Tail, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

Headland close to Hope Cove Harbour Beach and Hope Cove Bolt Tail is a headland close to Hope Cove Harbour Beach and Hope Cove. It's at the north west end of a superb stretch of coastline that meets the Salcombe Kingsbrigde Estuary at Bolt Head. There's a fantastic coastal walk eastwards via B...

Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

Boat trips from South Devon's major coastal holiday destinations There are many boat trips you can take in South Devon. Most leave the major coastal holiday destinations such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Brixham, Torquay and Plymouth. Some follow popular routes and run regularly. Others are more...

Thurlestone Leas Foot Sand (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

Family beach close to Thurlestone and Thurlestone golf course Sand and pebble beach fringed by dramatic cliffs. Plenty of parking behind the beach with access by a short path. Note that there are public toilets across the road from the car park.   Location of Thurlestone Leas F...

River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor' The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor'. The River Dart rises as two tributaries on the high moors of the northern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. The East River Dart begins in the area around Hangingstone Hill. The West River Dart begins close to Cut Hill and Fur Tor. These tr...

Thurlestone Island Sands/Thurlestone Golf Course Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)

Beautiful, secluded stretch of sand between well known South Devon beaches Bigbury Bay is lined with beautiful beaches. Some, like Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bantham Beach and South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach), are well known South Devon attractions. Others, like Thu...

Bantham The Sloop Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)

Great pub in village behind Bantham Beach Bantham is a South Devon village by one of South West England's most beautiful beaches. At low tide, the sand at Bantham Beach pushes out towards Burgh Island. It's a good spot for a pub. It's a superb spot for coastal and estuary walking. For walks fr...

Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)

Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...

Bantham Quay, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)

Quayside location as beautiful as Bantham's famous beach Huge numbers of people head to Bantham Beach throughout the year. It's one of the UK's best and most beautiful beaches. Fewer people explore the River Avon and Estuary that runs between Bantham Beach and Bigbury-on-Sea Beach. If you're on h...

Avon Estuary Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)

Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'Avon Estuary Walk. The Avon Estuary Walk is an attractive 9 mile route that runs through farmland and woods on either side of the estuary. The route has been designed to create a circular walk using the ferry...

Bigbury-on-Sea/Bantham Ferry, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)

Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'River Avon Ferry Service The Avon Ferry operates a seasonal passenger service running from Cockleridge Ham to Bantham. Ferry information. The Avon Ferry operates a seasonal service running from Cockle...

Thurlestone South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)

The South West Coast Path at Thurlestone Thurlestone is a South Devon village on the east side of the River Avon and Estuary. The coast by Thurlestone is lined with beautiful, accessible beaches and the terrrain is easy to walk. The best beach is South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach). We'd...