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Explore South Devon

Things to do around Kingsbridge, Salcombe & the South Hams

Wicket View sits perfectly placed for exploring the best of the South Hams — with Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and a string of beautiful beaches all within easy reach.

Just minutes away, Kingsbridge is a proper working market town at the head of its own estuary — think independent shops, deli cafes, and a bustling quay popular with paddleboarders. Take a wander down Fore Street, browse the antique shops, or hop on the seasonal Kingsbridge–Salcombe passenger ferry for a scenic cruise up the water.

Kingsbridge Town & Estuary

A harbor with boats docked, green trees, and buildings behind, with a church steeple in a small town set against rolling hills in the background.

Salcombe

A fifteen-minute drive brings you to Salcombe — one of Devon's most beloved harbour towns, known for its sailing, seafood, and pastel-painted waterfront.

Don't miss a stop at the Salcombe Distilling Co. for a distillery tour and gin tasting overlooking the water: salcombegin.com/experiences.

View through a stone-framed window showing boats anchored on a harbor with a hillside village and blue sky in the background.

Beaches nearby

South Devon's coastline is dotted with sandy coves and family-friendly beaches, most within a 15–20 minute drive:

  • Sunny Cove, Salcombe — a sheltered, family-friendly beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

  • Bantham Beach — golden sand backed by dunes, popular with surfers and paddleboarders

  • Hope Cove — a picturesque fishing village with two beaches, ideal for rock-pooling

  • Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island — walk the sand causeway at low tide, or ride the famous sea tractor at high tide

A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming, boats anchored in the water, and green hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Walking the coastal path

The South West Coast Path runs right along this stretch of coastline, with some of the most spectacular sections in Devon. Bolberry Down makes a great starting point for a circular walk between Salcombe and Hope Cove, with sea views and wildflowers the whole way.

A scenic view of a bay with turquoise water, boats floating, and a sailboat in the distance, framed by trees and foliage on a cloudy day.

Food & Drink

The South Hams punches well above its weight for local produce and fresh seafood:

  • Rockfish, Salcombe — relaxed harbourside seafood from acclaimed Devon chef Mitch Tonks

  • The Winking Prawn / The Crab Shack — beachside seafood shacks, perfect for a laid-back lunch with a view

  • The Victoria Inn, Salcombe — award-winning pub food on Fore Street, dog-friendly

  • The Crab Shell Inn, Kingsbridge — a proper local, great dishes and a super view

  • Salcombe Dairy — Devon's own ice cream, an essential seaside treat

  • Kingsbridge Farmers' Market — monthly market for local cheeses, cider, and produce

Fancy a takeaway, we recommend: 

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