Local Information
South Devon is renowned for it's beauty and being family friendly. Here are some links to websites, to get a feel of what's available around the area.
Places To Visit
Slapton Ley
Behind Slapton Sands is Slapton Ley, a nature reserve and good example of serial or ecological succession - the process whereby open water becomes reed bed and eventually, as silt and leaf litter builds up, woodland.
The Sherman Tank.. a memorial to the tragedy of Exercise Tiger
The nearby beach, known as Slapton Sands, was in 1944 the site of the ill-fated Exercise Tiger. A Sherman tank that was sunk in this action has been recovered and now stands on the road behind the beach at nearby Torcross. Part of Exercise Fabius took place a week after Exercise Tiger on Slapton Sands. The beach itself is not sand, but consists of small smooth pebbles ranging in size from ¼ inch to several inches.
For more information visit the website: http://www.exercisetigermemorial.com
Start Point Lighthouse
Start Point lighthouse was built in 1836 to protect shipping off Start Point in south Devon England. Open to the public in summer months, it is a grade II listed building owned and operated by Trinity House.
The National Trust has many properties to see in this county. Including Greenway - Agatha Christie's holiday retreat.
English Heritage has some very fine castles to see in Totnes, Dartmouth and Berry Pomeroy, along with many other places.
Kingsbridge Guide has an informative guide.
Here is a beach guide to the area. Slapton Sands is the closest.
Places To Eat
Here are a few links to places we recommend.
Start Bay Inn - This is a wonderful pub which is famous for their Fish and Chips and seafood specialities. Highly recommended.
More Information
The following links may be of interest. Good for getting more information from around the area.
Kingsbridge Information Center
