3.4 Miles from harbour heights

Blackpool Sands

Nature’s golden beach, set in an unspoilt, sheltered bay, lapped by clear blue water and surrounded by magnificent evergreens and pines. Blackpool Sands is the ideal family beach to relax, swim or sail. But don’t just take our word for it – come and see for yourself! Relax or play, it’s South Devon’s most beautiful beach any day!

6 Miles from harbour heights

Strete Gate/Slapton Sands

Strete Gate Beach is located at the very start of a long, coastal spit that stretches to Torcross and beyond. A wide, shingle beach with a car park and a small coffee hut often stationed serving refreshments. Popular with visitors throughout the year, if you wish to enjoy a quiet spot along the beach to relax, this is the destination to go.

8.3 Miles from harbour heights

Torcross

Torcorss offers not only a fabulous day at the beach along a truly unique stretch of coastline, but the opportunity to dive into the history of Exercise Tiger in World War II at the Sherman Tank Memorial across the road, and enjoy a fabulous takeaway of delicious local fish and chips before a refreshing ice cream! 

17.3 Miles from harbour heights

Bantham

Nestling deep in the South Hams at the mouth of the little known river Avon, Bantham beach is one of Devon’s premier beaches. Within easy driving distance of Salcombe and Kingsbridge, Bantham beach is situated in a designated AONB, it offers beautiful scenery with panoramic views over Bigbury Bay and the famous Burgh Island.

18.8 Miles from harbour heights

Hope Cove

The twin beaches back onto the charming village which has plenty of facilities making this a popular family beach. The wider, harbour beach is a great place for exploring with rockpools at either end and a often something interesting going on. Although tourism surpassed fishing as the village’s main industry many years ago there are still a few small boats operating from here.

20.5 Miles from harbour heights

Salcombe

The unique town of Salcombe enjoys some of the sunniest weather in the country and is perfect for beaching and boating being surrounded by arguably the most magical coastline in England with miles of sheltered water and soft golden sandy beaches. Perfect for the family, and some dog-friendly beaches, it offers some wonderful days out.

20.7 Miles from harbour heights

Bigbury-on-sea

Bigbury-On-Sea is a very family beach with a large expanse of sand that extends at low tide to Burgh Island. There is a path up to the top of Burgh Island where there are fantastic views across South Devon. Facilities and parking are close to the beach. This is one of the most popular spots for kayaking and canoeing, exploring the rocks around Burgh Island.