The South Hams is from the boundary of Plymouth to Torbay with Dartmoor National Park on the doorstep.
There are sandy beaches, picture postcard villages and scenery to take your breath away. The main beaches include Bigbury on Sea, Bantham, Thurlestone, Hope Cove, Salcombe, Torcross and Blackpool Sands, plus many smaller beaches & coves.
Attractions and places to visit include Folaton House, Dartmouth Castle, Totnes Castle and Berry Pomeroy Castle, the South West Coast Path, Start Point Lighthouse, Bolberry Down and Burgh Island.
The main towns include Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Totnes, Ivybridge and Modbury.
There are too many lovely villages to mention here, so come and visit the South Hams and enjoy the experience.
Wembury is 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 AONB area and being near the coast is popular for caravans & camping, this is the gateway to the South Hams from Plymouth.
Modbury is a small town ten miles from Plymouth and near the coast. It is a good stopover for touring Dartmoor, the South Hams, for walking, bird watching and fishing.
In May there is a Music Festival with renowned artists and local bands.
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. The hotel on the island
Thurlstone has a popular golf course. The beach is sandy and very popular with families, wind or kite surfers. Hope Cove has a smallish sandy beach with rock pools etc making it an attractive fun place for families with quieter holidays in mind.
Noss Mayo
Kingsbridge is a traditional market town surrounded by green rolling countryside, making it perennially popular for walking and sailing. The town attracts a lot of tourism yet manages to keep a tranquil charm and friendly atmosphere.
Salcombe is a holiday destination for all age groups. It is surrounded by picturesque villages, magnificent coastal scenery and beaches. 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.
The Regatta Week & Carnival is not to be missed.
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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Barbican Plymouth
River Dart at Dusk
Beesands has a mile long shingle beach in very quiet rural location, backed by grassland and a freshwater lake. A sea wall protects the friendly village pub.
Slapton -Torcross and Slapton Sands There are miles of beaches with plenty of water sports such as surfing, windsurfing and canoeing to EXPLORE .
There is a fresh water lake and the Slapton Ley Nature Reserve has animals, plants and something new to see at every visit.
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