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South Milton Sands

South Milton lies at the southern end of Thurlestone Sands, roughly halfway between Bigbury-on-Sea and Bolt Tail on the South coast of Devon.

The west facing beach of golden sand is considered by many as one of the best beaches in the South Hams area. Offshore lies the holed Thurlestone Rock that gave this area its name.

Very popular with families and with surfers, it has easy access from its own large car park and has a good range of facilities including toilets, a small café and a shop. The food provided by the 'Beachhouse' seafood and takeaway café is simple but effective. The establishment recently included in the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2015.

Surfin Sam Watersports provides a range of equipment for families to make the most of their time here: It offers windsurfers for children and adults, single and double kayaks, stand up paddle boards, wetsuits and buoyancy aids. Wetsuits can also be bought at the shop.

Lifeguards patrol South Milton Sands in high season from the first week in July until the first week in September. Swimming is good here and the shallow waters are great for paddling. However, always remember to take heed of any notices posted by the RNLI lifeguards in adverse weather conditions. There are also a good number of rockpools for youngsters to explore.

South Milton Sands lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wetlands behind the beach are a designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).

There are some fine walks along the South West Coast Path south towards the beaches of Hope Cove and Bolt Head, over Bolberry Down; or northwest to Thurlestone Sands, Lea's Foot Sand, Bantham and ultimately Bigbury-on-Sea.

Facilities

 Flora and Fauna

 Sandy beach

 Cafe, shop or pub

 Dogs permitted

 Easily accessible

 Lifeguard in summer

 Parking

 Telephone

 Toilets

OS Explorer Map OL20: South Devon

OS Explorer Map OL20: South Devon

This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike.

Local area

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowModbury

arrowSalcombe

arrowDartmouth

arrowPaignton

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

   arrowSalcombe

 arrowKingsbridge

   arrowIvybridge

       arrowBuckfastleigh

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Kingsbridge, Brixham, Paignton and Newton Abbot.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Salcombe

  arrowOverbeck's Garden

Kingsbridge

    arrowCarriage Driving Experience

   arrowOwn a Pony morning for 4

Ivybridge

  arrowWeekday Morning Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowWeekday Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowChampagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowLukesland Gardens

Plymouth

 arrowMothecombe House

 arrowPlymouth Boat Cruises

       arrowSaltram House and Gardens

       arrowVue, Plymouth

     arrowNational Marine Aquarium

 arrowBarbican Theatre

 arrowPlymouth Arts Centre

 arrowTheatre Royal

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Local Accommodation

Cottages

Cottage Holidays

There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Hope Cove, Malborough, Modbury and Salcombe.

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowModbury

arrowSalcombe

arrowDartmouth

arrowPaignton

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

 arrowSalcombe

 arrowKingsbridge

 arrowIvybridge

 arrowBuckfastleigh

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Kingsbridge, Brixham, Paignton and Newton Abbot.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Salcombe

 arrowOverbeck's Garden

Kingsbridge

 arrowCarriage Driving Experience

 arrowOwn a Pony morning for 4

Ivybridge

 arrowWeekday Morning Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowWeekday Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowChampagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowLukesland Gardens

Plymouth

 arrowMothecombe House

 arrowPlymouth Boat Cruises

 arrowSaltram House and Gardens

 arrowVue, Plymouth

 arrowNational Marine Aquarium

 arrowBarbican Theatre

 arrowPlymouth Arts Centre

 arrowTheatre Royal

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