OUT & ABOUT
Get ready to fall in love with South Devon! Whether you're wandering through towns and villages with a selection of independent shops, lounging on the beach with a good book or sampling a glass or wine at a local vineyard, there's plenty to enjoy, everywhere you go. The South Hams is brimming with places to explore...where will you choose to head first?
*A = accessible to wheelchair users.
Places to visit
Calancombe Vineyard - *A
An award winning vineyard, winery and distillery in a hidden valley near Modbury.
UK’s largest Marine Aquarium
The Box, Plymouth - *A
Award winning Gallery & Museum.
A unique music venue pub - check out their events page to see who is playing!
Beautiful Beaches
Bigbury on Sea (4 miles)
A great location for a day at the beach, with activities such as surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking and paddle boarding depending on the conditions. The infamous Burgh Island sits a few hundred meters off the coast which is the home to the Burgh Island Hotel and can be reached on foot at low tide. A walk to the top of the island gives a different view of the coastline and is definitely worth doing.
Ayrmer Cove (3.9 miles)
A little more tucked away Ayrmer Cove is reached by walking for about 20 minutes down a path to the beach. The coastline is rugged and there are rock pools and beautiful rock formations which have been moulded by the tides.
Bantham Beach (4 miles)
Beautiful sandy beach opposite Bigbury Beach. Renowned for surfing, this is another popular beach in summer and is life guarded in the holidays.
Yarmouth Sand (4.5 miles)
Another beautiful sandy beach with exposed rock pools at low tide. It is a really special place to spend the day and even in the summer it won’t get too busy as it takes about 20 minutes to walk to on the coastal path from the nearest car park.
Thurlestone Sands /South Milton Sands (7 miles)
Beautiful sandy beach which stretches along the coast from Thurlestone to South Milton. If you access this at the South Milton end then you can park in the National Trust Car Park. Lovely for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding if the weather conditions suit.
local Towns
Salcombe (10 miles) - www.visitdevon.co.uk
A renowned holiday destination and a bustling coastal town in the summer with shops, bars, restaurants. It is surrounded by popular beaches which can be accessed on foot or by local ferries.
Dartmouth (18 miles) - www.discoverdartmouth.com
A maritime town steeped in history and of course the home to Britannia Royal Naval College. It is a great place to visit with plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants and you can also take a river boat to Dittisham and Totnes. It also hosts Dartmouth Regatta Week (August) and Dartmouth Food Festival (October) which are definitely worth a visit.
Totnes (10 miles) – www.visittotnes.co.uk
A unique market town which is vibrant and fun. Each Friday and Saturday there is a market which features an array stalls from food and produce to collectable and vintage stalls. The high street has many independent shops and there are some wonderful eateries too.
Hope Cove (6.5miles)
A beautiful coastal village which boasts two beaches one at Inner Hope and one at Outer Hope. It is popular seaside destination and a great location for watching a sun set whilst enjoying a drink in one of the pubs!
Dartmoor - www.dartmoor.gov.uk
A huge moorland expanse which is perfect for exploring on foot or by bike. Its rustic tones are ruggedly beautiful and a great contrast to the coastal landscapes of South Devon.
Attractions
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