Burgh Island is a small tidal island off the coast of South Devon in England, near the small seaside village of Bigbury-on-Sea. There are several buildings on the island, including the Burgh Island hotel, an iconic Art Deco landmark and retreat.
The island is approximately 270 yards (250 m) from the mainland and is approachable on foot at low tide. The hotel operates the sea tractor at high tide, transporting pedestrians back and forth. The original vehicle was constructed in 1930; the current, third-generation tractor dates from 1969. The vehicle drives across the beach with its wheels underwater on the sandy bottom while its driver and passengers sit on a platform high above. Power from a Fordson tractor engine is relayed to the wheels via hydraulic motors.
The island has a network of footpaths.
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Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon , United Kingdom
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