Things To Do near Compton Castle (National Trust)
Bigbury-on-Sea Discovery Surf School, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Thurlestone Island Sands/Thurlestone Golf Course Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Sunny Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Beach by the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Sunny Cove (Beach) is one of a number of sandy beaches lining the east side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. To the north east are Mill Bay Beach (National Trust) and East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Co...
The Winking Prawn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Horseley Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Secluded beach near East Prawle on the South Devon coast Horseley Cove (others spell it Horsley Cove) is one of a number of beaches between Prawle Point and Start Point on the southern coast of the South Devon. South Devon is famous for its beaches. The most popular get very crowded durin...
Salcombe Castle (English Heritage), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 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)...
River Erme and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
North Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 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 Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
beachhouse, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Salcombe/East Portlemouth South West Coast Path Walk, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Salcombe/East Portlemouth On sunny days, Salcombe is up there with the best destinations in the world. It can be an extraordinary experience in the right conditions. Arguably the best way to appreciate its beauty is on foot walking the South West Coast Path which...
Burgh Island Sea Tractor, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 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. 19 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...
Sheeps Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Dominating the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir Sheeps Tor dominates the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir. It rises steeply from the plantations that fringe the water and is topped by huge rocky outcrops and crags that are popular with climbers. Given its height and relative isolation, the 36...