Things To Do near Totnes Castle (English Heritage)
East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Cove), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Coastguard's Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Wonwell Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Tidal sand beach on the east side of the Erme Estuary Wonwell Beach is a tidal sand beach on the east side of the Erme Estuary. Coastgaurd's Beach and Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach are across the water. All three beaches are nice and big when the tide's out. To the north, you...
South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Best South Devon Pubs, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 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. 14 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...
Salcombe Ferries and Boat Trips, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Ferries from Salcombe The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is one of the most remarkable places in the UK. When on holiday in the Salcombe area, ferry and boat trips are essential experiences. Ferries run across and up/down the estuary. Some are short, functional services. Others feel more like boat...
East Portlemouth (viewpoint to Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
beachhouse, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Boat Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Cove at the southern end of Dawlish Beach Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. At its southern end, protected by a breakwater, is Boat Cove (Beach). As the name suggests, you can take boat trips from this protected cove. Local information boards read: 'Boat trips from Dawlish. Brixham cru...
schoolhouse, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Dawlish Beach, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Long beach lining the coast at Dawlish Dawlish Beach lines the coast at Dawlish. The Devon Line Railway runs behind it. Inland are Dawlish Water and Dawlish Lawn. Follow the South West Coast Path south of central Dawlish and you come to Boat Cove (Beach) and Coryton Cove. Follow the South West...
Dawlish Water, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Home to Dawlish's famous black swans Dawlish Water is a waterway that runs through the centre of Dawlish on its way to the sea. Local boards provide information on 'the waterfowl of Dawlish Water' but it's known for its black swans. It's a beautiful location. Dawlish Lawn is on the north...
Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Mill Bay Beach (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 14 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...