Extreme West and Surroundings

Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge stands at the head of the estuary, and is full of interesting lanes and passageways with specialist, often family run, shops.

Bigbury-on-Sea Beach
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
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
18 fun holes with spectacular views over the coast and out to Burgh Island.
www.bigburygolfclub.com

Oyster Shack
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

The Reel Cinema
www.thereelcinema.co.uk

Thurlestone Golf Club
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
Just minutes from the beach at Bantham, this pub is famous for its fresh, local seafood.

Discovery Surf School
www.discoverysurf.com

Alpha Leisure
Sea fishing charters from Salcombe. Shark and mackerel fishing, wreck and evening trips.
www.salcombeangling.co.uk

Mountain Water Experience
The activities here are aimed at adults and include gorge walking, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, surfing and moorland walking.
www.mountainwaterexperience.co.uk

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

Bigbury-on Sea
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.