The South hams T
he South Hams is the area of South Devon from the boundary of Plymouth to
Totnes, with Dartmoor National Park on the doorstep. Tere are sandy beaches, picture postcard villages and scenery to take your breath away. Tis area is visited by thousands of people every year and this demonstrates why South Devon is a favourite holiday destination. Te main beaches include: Bigbury on Sea, Bantham, Turlestone, Hope Cove, Salcombe, Torcross and Blackpool Sands, plus many smaller beaches and coves.
Attractions and places to visit in the South Hams include: Dartmouth Castle, Totnes Castle and Berry Pomeroy Castle, the South West Coast Path, Start Point Lighthouse, Bolberry Down and Burgh Island. Whether walking, exploring or sightseeing, this idyllic part of Devon will not disappoint.
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Te main towns of the South Hams include Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Totnes, Ivybridge and Modbury. Tere are too many lovely villages to mention here, so come and visit the South Hams and enjoy the experience.
Wembury is a city suburb on the left hand side of Plymouth Sound with a safe beach, car park and cafe. Two delightful villages near Plymouth are Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers. A water taxi connects the villages and there are pleasure/fishing boat trips. Brixton is within an area of natural beauty and being near the coast, is popular for caravans and camping. Tis is the gateway to the South Hams from Plymouth.
Modbury is a small town ten miles from Plymouth, and near the beaches. It is a good stopover for touring Dartmoor and the South Hams. In May there is a Music
Festival with renowned artists and local bands. Essentially this is a quiet backwater for walking, bird watching and fishing. Whether you agree with the charge for plastic bags or not, Modbury was the first town in Britain to actually ban free plastic bags.
Bigbury on Sea has extensive sandy beaches and at low tide, it is possible to walk out to the very popular Burgh Island or there is sea tractor access at high tide. Te island, with its art deco hotel, is the setting for the annual Agatha Christie Festival. Bantham has a big sandy beach suitable for kite surfing, and all other types of beach sport. Turlestone has a popular golf course and a beach that is popular with families. Hope Cove has a smallish sandy beach with rock pools etc. making it an attractive fun place for families with quieter holidays in mind. Blackpool Sands is privately owned and there is a charge.
Te tranquil and charming traditional market town of Kingsbridge is surrounded by green rolling countryside, making it perennially popular for walking and sailing. From surfing to vineyards, there is plenty to see and do in the area. Te estuary is great for water sports enthusiasts, while the town has a thriving arts and crafts community. Tere is a ferry service to the beaches at nearby Salcombe, plus boat trips in the summer. A main shopping street leads from the harbour up into the town and a market is held on the first and third Saturdays of every month. Te Globe Inn at nearby Frogmore does great food.
Surrounded by picturesque villages, magnificent coastal scenery and beaches, Salcombe is a holiday destination for all age groups. Whether it is sailing, dinghy fun, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, power boating, surfing, fishing, horse riding, a scenic boat trip, a coastal walk or just lazing on one of the many beautiful beaches, this small town is a great holiday choice at any time of the year. Te Regatta Week and Carnival is not to be missed.
Salcombe has a selection of privately owned high quality shops, many cafes, restaurants, pubs, and places to stay for every budget. Te Tourist Information Centre is also privately owned and staffed with experienced people. On the other side of the estuary from Salcombe is East Portlemouth, a picturesque village with a sandy beach with parking, shop, café and toilets.
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Along the Start Bay coast, the villages of East Prawle, Hallsands, Beesands and Slapton offer miles of beaches with plenty of water sports. For naturalists there is a dedicated section at Slapton Sands and the Slapton Ley Nature Reserve. A Sherman tank and an Obelisk at Slapton commemorate the lives lost during the ill-fated US Army rehearsals in 1944. Stokenham is one of seven villages and hamlets in an area of natural beauty of some fifteen square miles, and with approximately seven miles of coast line. Tese villages and hamlets hold many seaside and inland attractions during the summer. Fshing and diving are especially popular along the coastline. Stokefleming is
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