Things To Do near The Old Sludge Beds Nature Reserve

Bigbury-on-Sea Discovery Surf School, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 33 miles away)

Bigbury-on-Sea surf school Bigbury-on-Sea Discovery Surf School is a surf school operating from Bigbury-on-Sea in South Devon. The water around Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and Bantham Beach is great for watersports. The setting is also gorgeous with views across to Burgh Island and down the coas...

Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 33 miles away)

One of South Devon's, and the Westcountry's, most popular coastal attractions One of South Devon's most popular coastal attractions, Bigbury-on-Sea Beach is a large stretch of sand at the mouth of the River Avon. At low tide, the beach extends to Burgh Island. Across Avon Mouth is the impressive...

Salcombe Kingsbridge Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 33 miles away)

Explore the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary on the Rivermaid The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is one of the most beautiful places in the Westcountry. A local nature reserve and site of special scientific interest (SSSI), it's also teeming with wildlife. The market town Kingsbridge sits at the top of...

Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 33 miles away)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites UNESCO World Heritage Sites are internationally important natural, cultural, historical and scientific sites. They are rare and, as such, important. The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site is split into sections. One section runs into So...

Thurlestone South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 34 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...

Morwellham Quay, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

One of the Westcountry's great visitor destinations Morwellham Quay, and the surrounding area, is one of the Westcountry's great visitor destinations. In the scheme of things, few people know about the place which is a shame because it's special. Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...

Salcombe Maritime Museum, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 34 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...

Burgh Island Sea Tractor, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

Essential South Devon holiday experience At high tide, a tractor on stilts is used to transport tourists* and guests from mainland South Devon to Burgh Island, its Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel and The Pilchard Inn. The sea tractor crosses Bigbury-on-Sea Beach when the sand's covered in w...

The Pilchard Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

Extraordinary views in a remarkable setting The Westcountry is packed with top pubs. Some, like The Old Success Inn at Sennen Cove, have extraordinary views. Others, like Fingle Bridge Inn in the Teign Gorge on Dartmoor, are in remarkable settings. The Pilchard Inn has both. Sited next to the fam...

The Ferry Inn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

Overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry The Ferry Inn has one of the best beer garden locations in the Westcountry. The terrace overlooks the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry. East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove t...

East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Cove), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

Stunning, sandy beaches which run along the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The lower section of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is lined with stunning, sandy beaches. Some of the best are on the east side of the estuary around East Portlemouth. At low tide, these beach...

Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

Regular foot passenger ferry across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry is a foot passenger ferry running regularly throughout the year between Salcombe Landing/Jubilee Ferry Pier by The Ferry Inn and East Portlemouth Landing below the Venus Cafe. In winter, it ru...

Best South Devon Pubs, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

With some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK, South Devon has plenty of pubs in very special waterside locations from which to enjoy the views and vibe. Below is a list of some of the best we've come across in years of photographing and researching this part of South West England.  ...

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

Stunning tidal island on the South Devon coast The setting for several Agatha Christie novels, Burgh Island is located across a stretch of sand (or sea when the tide's in) from Bigbury-on-Sea. The island provides magnificent views of the South Devon coastline. There are man...

East Portlemouth (viewpoint to Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 34 miles away)

Classic view of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary If you're spending a good chunk of holiday time in the Salcombe area then we'd recommend heading to the various viewpoints around the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Snapes Point and Sharp Tor provide exceptional views. The viewpoint fro...