Things To Do near Compton Castle (National Trust)
River Avon and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
From the highest point on Dartmoor's south moor to the iconic Burgh Island The River Avon rises at Avon Head on the side of Ryder's Hill which is the highest point on the southern high moorland plateau of Dartmoor National Park. From Avon Head, the river runs south towards Huntingdon Warren befor...
Dartmoor Zoo, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Close to Plymouth and near the southern border of Dartmoor National Park Superb zoo close to Plymouth on the southern fringe of Dartmoor National Park made famous by the Hollywood film 'We Bought A Zoo'. It's a great family day out. See tigers, lions, wolves, bears, lynx and birds of...
Best South Devon Watersports, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
In an area of England famous for its coastline, it's no surprise that you could spend your entire holiday trying out various watersports. We list by location and watersport. Bantham We lead with Bantham Beach because it's an iconic South Devon surfing spot. It's also exceptionally be...
Bantham Gastrobus and Gastropizza, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Bringing great street food to one of the UK's best beaches Bantham Gastrobus and Gastropizza vans are located at the western end of the beach car park where sand dunes meet the spectacular Bantham Beach. There's seating and a grassy area. Bantham Surfing Academy is nearby. Location o...
Bantham Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
One of the best beaches in South West England Bantham is a popular and large low tide sandy beach pretty much joining Bigbury-on-Sea Beach when the tide's out. There are stunning views across the sea to Burgh Island and its famous Art Deco hotel. When the sun's out, the local area's packed wit...
Bantham Surfing Academy, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Bantham Beach's only surf school Bantham Surfing Academy 'are the only surf school to be based at the beautiful, unspoilt Bantham Beach near to Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Bigbury. The South Hams premier surfing beach'. (Bantham Surfing Academy website) Bantham Surfing Academy's lessons cater fo...
Challaborough Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Sandy beach at Challaborough by Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island Challaborough is a sandy beach on the South Devon coast providing great views across the sea to Burgh Island. There's a popular holiday park behind the beach so there are good facilities on site including a bar, fish and chips shop a...
Mill Bay Beach (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Idyllic sandy beach​ Mill Bay Beach (National Trust) is an idyllic, sandy beach on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Salcombe and the ruins of English Heritage's Salcombe Castle are across the water to the north and west. Cliffs and woodland rise around the beach to the east...
Bigbury-on-Sea South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Bigbury-on-Sea Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea and Bantham combine to form an iconic South Devon holiday destination. Great beaches, pubs, watersports and beauty attract high numbers of visitors. It's also a top area for coastal, countryside and estuary walking. Whilst n...
Malcombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Another beautiful, secluded beach in the arc of coast at Lannacombe Bay Lannacombe Bay is the arc of coast running between Prawle Point and Start Point on Devon's southernmost coastline. Malcombe Sand (Beach) is a small, secluded beach next to the much bigger Horseley Cove (Beach) near East...
Ayrmer Cove (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Woderful, secluded cove just west of Challaborough and Bigbury-on-Sea Ayrmer Cove (Beach) is a shingle beach running into sand when the tide's out. There are extraordinary rock formations and sheer cliff faces on the west side of the cove. Footpaths lead inland to Ringmore or along...
Thurlestone South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Thurlestone Leas Foot Sand (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Pigs Nose Inn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
The southernmost pub in Devon The Pigs Nose Inn is the southernmost pub in the southernmost village by the southernmost point of Devon. The area is remote, the coast sublime and lined with small coves and beaches. It's a superb pub location! Location of the Pigs Nose Inn We've pos...
Bigbury Beach Shop, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Everything you need for a beach holiday in South Devon Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and neighbouring Bantham Beach are two of the most popular beaches in South Devon. Bigbury Beach Shop sells pretty much everything you'll need for a beach holiday in South Devon from wetsuits to boards and beach toys to c...