DESTINATIONS LOGIN Planning
Coast Radar Android App
Download Coast Radar iOS App

United Kingdom > Devon > Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross

About Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross

The most southerly point in Devon, a stunning stretch of the South West Coast Path with dramatic cliffs, open farmland and secluded sandy coves. Excellent for spotting migratory birds and rare butterflies.

Iron Age promontory fort at Bolt Tail and small sandy coves between Salcombe & Prawle.

Map, Directions & Contact Info

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross, S W Coast Path, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8LW, United Kingdom

Get directions to Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross

If you want more information on the area visit our local Salcombe Destination page or our regional Devon Destination page. Make this page your own. Sign in to save places, add private notes, and plan future coastal trips.
Loading weather forecast...

Nearby Places to Stay


Upcoming Events In The Area

crabfest 768x768

Crabfest: Salcombe Crab Festival

3.39 km
The Salcombe Crab Festival, also known as Crabfest, is not just about the locally caught Brown Crab, but a celebration Read moreโ€ฆ
3rd May 2026
Events

Sidmouth Folk Festival

65.06 km
Held every August in the lovely seaside town of Sidmouth, Devon. The festival runs for a week, with events spread Read moreโ€ฆ
31st July 2026, 10:00 am
-
7th August 2026, 6:00 pm

Nearby Places To Visit

Things to see and do

Overbecks Garden

1.34 km
Overbeck’s Coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections of scientist and inventor, Otto Overbeck. Spectacular views over sea Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: History - Heritage and Outdoors - Nature
South-Sands-beach

South Sands Beach

1.57 km
South Sands beach is aย sandy beach with fine sands. Limited parking, shop, cafe, pub, and a ferry is available to Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches
North-Sands-beach

Salcombe North Sands Beach

2.05 km
North Sands Beach can be found south of Salcombe between two headlands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
View all

Your Recently Viewed Locations

Place Category: See & Do
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature

At Coast Radar, we try and keep our details up to date, but unfortunately, we sometimes don't keep up. If you see a problem with this entry or think we have missed something, please use the report button below to let us know of the problem.

Report Problem

Coast Radar
UK Coast & Beaches App
Open
ร—
×