Explore Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and its Surroundings

Bantham (.6 miles)
A wide stretch of sand by south coast standards, Bantham is backed by dunes. When conditions are right, surfing is possible here.

Bigbury Golf Club (1.2 miles)
18 fun holes with spectacular views over the coast and out to Burgh Island.
www.bigburygolfclub.com

Oyster Shack (2.4 miles)
Fresh, local oysters from Bigbury Bay; if you are squeamish about eating them raw, there are a variety of baked and grilled options.
www.oystershack.co.uk

Dartmoor Union Restaurant and Bar (4.4 miles)
www.dartmoorunion.co.uk

Thurlestone Golf Club (1.8 miles)
Known around the country as one of Devon's best links courses, Thurlestone is a test for any golfer.
www.thurlestonegc.co.uk

The Sloop (1.2 miles)
Just minutes from the beach at Bantham, this pub is famous for its fresh, local seafood.

Discovery Surf School (.3 miles)
www.discoverysurf.com

Extreme West (4.2 miles)
A huge range of activities from microlight flying and parachuting to kitebuggying, coasteering and Zapcat sailing.
www.extremewest.co.uk

Red Earth Kitchen (4.2 miles)
A great deli with a cosy cafe at the back.
www.redearthkitchen.co.uk

Bigbury-on Sea (.2 miles)
Huge expansive yellow sands, an enchanting island reached by foot at low tide and fat, juicy Bigbury Bay oysters – Bigbury-on-Sea has much to offer the visitor. Take a trip by sea tractor to Burgh Island, where Noel Coward and Agatha Christie attended elegant parties in the 1920s, hire a surfboard and catch some waves, walk the coast path or simply sit back and enjoy the stunning views - Bigbury is at the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Mothercombe Beach (3.2 miles)
Large, sheltered and unspoilt this beach has lots of fine sand at low tide and safe areas to bathe in shallow waters. Situated at the mouth of the River Erme and forming part of the Flete Estate, the beach has plenty of rocks to explore and climb. Good parking (although a 15 minute walk down a winding pathway) is nearby along with a shop, café and toilets. The beach is open to the public on Wednesdays and weekends.