Will's South Devon Guidebook
Sightseeing
Local towns and spots that are worth a visit
Best for sea fishing and crab sandwiches.
Note: it can be very busy in the summer season
213 locals recommend
Salcombe
Best for sea fishing and crab sandwiches.
Note: it can be very busy in the summer season
Nice walk from Bigbury to the Summit and stop for a beer in the Pilchard on your way back
64 locals recommend
Burgh Island Hotel
Nice walk from Bigbury to the Summit and stop for a beer in the Pilchard on your way back
Kingsbridge
A historic market town with lots of shops
Totnes
Cute small town
Dartington
Dartmouth
Spitchwick
Perfect for river swimming
Newton Ferrers
Buckfast Abbey
Dartmouth
Local Beaches
Hope Cove
Beautiful beaches, cliff walks and lots of places to eat.
South Milton
Lovely beach which makes for a less busy alternative to Bantham
Bantham Beach
Great surfing beach, can get VERY busy in season
Ayrmer Cove
South West Coast PathLovely quiet beach
Slapton Sands
Large pebbled beach
Mothecombe Beach
Bigbury-on-Sea
Soar Mill Cove
Torcross
Blackpool Sands
Lannacombe Beach
Parking can be a nightmare
Mattiscombe Sands
Sunny cove beach
Mill Bay
2 Devon RdNice beach with great views of Salcombe, will be busy in season
Salcombe North Sands
Cliff RoadSouth Sands Beach
Blackpool Sands
Food & Drink
The Crabshell Inn
Embankment RoadLovely place for a drink and pizza by the estuary.
The Cove
Great food and beers
The Tower Inn
Best local pub in the South Hams, lots of lovely walks nearby
The Journeys End Inn
Great food and atmosphere
Restaurant Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers
9 Mill StAmazing food well worth a visit
Ben's Wine & Tapas
50 High StGreat food
The Rugglestone Inn
Classic pub
The Old Bakery
PromenadeNkuku Lifestyle Store and Café
Lovely selection of housewares and good coffee
Turtley Corn Mill
Good Sunday roast, booking is a must
Beachhouse
Beach cafe with good food, drinks and great views
Schoolhouse Restaurant
Great food
The Ship Inn
Rose & Crown, Yealmpton
Market StreetGreat food
Pigs Nose Inn
Aune Valley Meat Ltd
Lovely cafe that does great breakfasts
Ferry Boat Inn
Manor StreetThe Maltsters Arms
Pub on the river
The Waterman's Arms
The Bull Inn
102 RotherfoldThe Pickwick Inn
The Ship Inn
Rust And The Wolf
Gara Rock
Salcombe - East PortlemouthThe Millbrook Inn
Outside
Fun for the kids
Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanWoodlands Family Theme Park
A3122River Dart Country Park
Quayside Leisure Centre
RopewalkLocal swimming pool and gym
National Marine Aquarium
Walking
Sheepstor
Bolt Tail
Park at hope cove and walkout to the headland
Bolt Head
Park at Soar mill cove airfield and follow the signs
Shipley Bridge
A road walk up to Avon Reservoir
Blackdown Rings Car Park
Easy circular walks with great views of the South Hams
Park here and walk up the old train tracks for a glorious river walk.
Loddiswell Station (The Signal Box)
Park here and walk up the old train tracks for a glorious river walk.
Start Point Lighthouse
Easy walk from the carpark to the lighthouse
Lovely walk and views of Salcombe and the Estuary
8 locals recommend
Snapes Point National Trust Car Park
Lovely walk and views of Salcombe and the Estuary
Starehole Bay
Awesomes walks with great views
Saltram House Car Park
Nice walks
Warren Car Park
Nice cliff path walk back to Noss Mayo
Woodleigh Wood
Gym & Fitness
Willpower Fitness
Friendly Gym