Explore Mothercombe Beach and its Surroundings

Bigbury-on-Sea Beach (3.2 miles)
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach is a popular family destination, with easy access and good parking. Just across the water is Burgh Island, where Agatha Christie and Noel Coward once kicked up their heels. You can visit the island during the summer courtesy of a special ‘sea tractor’.

Bantham (3.8 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 (3.9 miles)
18 fun holes with spectacular views over the coast and out to Burgh Island.
www.bigburygolfclub.com

Oyster Shack (4.4 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 (1.7 miles)
www.dartmoorunion.co.uk

The Ship Inn (3.9 miles)
In a superb position right on the water, The Ship Inn is a peaceful, traditional pub without juke boxes or quiz machines, perfect for a relaxing lunch.
www.nossmayo.com

The Sloop (4.4 miles)
Just minutes from the beach at Bantham, this pub is famous for its fresh, local seafood.

Discovery Surf School (3.1 miles)
www.discoverysurf.com

Plantation House (3.6 miles)
The menu changes nightly but is always an imaginative mix of French-inspired, contemporary dishes.
www.plantationhouseivybridge.co.uk

Bigbury-on Sea (3.2 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.

Newton Ferrers (3.7 miles)
At the end of a steep, narrow lane that leads nowhere but into the village, Newton Ferrers is a little piece of Devon that few stumble across. It sits on the banks of the Yealm Estuary, surrounded by ancient woodland and creeks. Although the village is just 10 miles from the city sprawl of Plymouth, Newton Ferrers teems with wildlife; kingfishers, egrets and herons are often spotted around the water. The heart of the village is the pub, The Dolphin Inn, which is surrounded by thatched cottages – the word ‘idyllic’ will be on the tip of your tongue.