Campsites in Salcombe, Devon
106 bookable campsites within 40 miles of Salcombe
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- South Devon farm site with spectacular views
- A 15-minute drive to Slapton Sands; an hour to Salcombe by foot/ferry
- Barbecues and farm shop on site
Non-electric grass tent pitch 6 x From £25/€28.02/A$43.37/US$30.64/CA$40.89/CHF27.98/SEK317.41/DKK208.59/NOK307.01/ISK4,307/ARS5,747.79/CLP23,900/PEN119.25/NZ$47.29/ZAR525.54/PLN131.42/R$154.78/CZK665.88/RSD3,288/HUF10,815.18/RUB2,156.54/CN¥206.51 per night -
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- Peaceful South Hams eco site overlooking the Kingsbridge estuary
- A 15-minute drive to Salcombe, the South West Coast Path and Hope Cove
- Kingsbridge’s shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (solo) 1 x From £12/€13.45/A$20.82/US$14.71/CA$19.63/CHF13.43/SEK152.36/DKK100.12/NOK147.36/ISK2,067/ARS2,758.94/CLP11,472/PEN57.24/NZ$22.70/ZAR252.26/PLN63.08/R$74.29/CZK319.62/RSD1,578/HUF5,191.28/RUB1,035.14/CN¥99.13 per night Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person) 2 x From £20/€22.42/A$34.70/US$24.51/CA$32.72/CHF22.38/SEK253.93/DKK166.87/NOK245.60/ISK3,446/ARS4,598.23/CLP19,120/PEN95.40/NZ$37.83/ZAR420.44/PLN105.13/R$123.82/CZK532.70/RSD2,630/HUF8,652.14/RUB1,725.23/CN¥165.21 per night Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person) 6 x From £30/€33.62/A$52.04/US$36.77/CA$49.07/CHF33.57/SEK380.89/DKK250.31/NOK368.41/ISK5,168/ARS6,897.35/CLP28,680/PEN143.10/NZ$56.75/ZAR630.65/PLN157.70/R$185.73/CZK799.05/RSD3,945/HUF12,978.21/RUB2,587.85/CN¥247.82 per night -
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- Luxury family bell tents on the south Devon coast
- A 10-minute drive to Salcombe; 25 minutes to Bigbury-on-Sea
- Firepit and kitchen provided; access to pizza oven and barbecue area
Bell tent 4 x From £85/€95.27/A$147.46/US$104.18/CA$139.04/CHF95.12/SEK1,079.18/DKK709.21/NOK1,043.82/ISK14,643/ARS19,542.48/CLP81,260/PEN405.46/NZ$160.79/ZAR1,786.85/PLN446.82/R$526.24/CZK2,263.98/RSD11,178/HUF36,771.60/RUB7,332.23/CN¥702.15 per night -
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- Family camping right by the beach on the South Devon Heritage Coast
- Five minutes' walk to South Milton Sands; 10 mins' drive to Salcombe
- Use the coast path to get to the beach, village stores and pubs
Non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch 6 x From £30/€33.62/A$52.04/US$36.77/CA$49.07/CHF33.57/SEK380.89/DKK250.31/NOK368.41/ISK5,168/ARS6,897.35/CLP28,680/PEN143.10/NZ$56.75/ZAR630.65/PLN157.70/R$185.73/CZK799.05/RSD3,945/HUF12,978.21/RUB2,587.85/CN¥247.82 per night -
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- Small family-friendly site in the South Hams two miles from the coast
- Within walking distance of the South West Coast Path and beaches
- Barbecues allowed; pub, restaurant and café within walking distance
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch 6 x From £20/€22.42/A$34.70/US$24.51/CA$32.72/CHF22.38/SEK253.93/DKK166.87/NOK245.60/ISK3,446/ARS4,598.23/CLP19,120/PEN95.40/NZ$37.83/ZAR420.44/PLN105.13/R$123.82/CZK532.70/RSD2,630/HUF8,652.14/RUB1,725.23/CN¥165.21 per night -
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- Relaxed and simple off-grid site a mile from South Milton Sands
- A 10-minute drive to Salcombe or Hope Cove; 45 minutes to Plymouth
- Spacious pitches with dogs welcome and firepits for hire
Non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch 8 x From £21/€23.54/A$36.43/US$25.74/CA$34.35/CHF23.50/SEK266.62/DKK175.22/NOK257.88/ISK3,618/ARS4,828.14/CLP20,076/PEN100.17/NZ$39.72/ZAR441.46/PLN110.39/R$130.01/CZK559.34/RSD2,762/HUF9,084.75/RUB1,811.49/CN¥173.47 per night -
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- Luxury treetop lodges on a family estate just outside Kingsbridge
- Dog-friendly Devon glamping 15 minutes' drive from South Hams beaches
- Private wood-fired hot tub for each lodge, plus kitchen and bathroom
Cedar Lodge 3 bedroom safari tent (hot tub) 6 x From £154/€172.61/A$267.16/US$188.75/CA$251.91/CHF172.33/SEK1,955.23/DKK1,284.93/NOK1,891.15/ISK26,530/ARS35,406.37/CLP147,224/PEN734.60/NZ$291.31/ZAR3,237.35/PLN809.53/R$953.42/CZK4,101.80/RSD20,252/HUF66,621.48/RUB13,284.28/CN¥1,272.12 per night Magnolia Lodge 3 bedroom safari tent (hot tub) 6 x From £154/€172.61/A$267.16/US$188.75/CA$251.91/CHF172.33/SEK1,955.23/DKK1,284.93/NOK1,891.15/ISK26,530/ARS35,406.37/CLP147,224/PEN734.60/NZ$291.31/ZAR3,237.35/PLN809.53/R$953.42/CZK4,101.80/RSD20,252/HUF66,621.48/RUB13,284.28/CN¥1,272.12 per night Orchard Lodge 3 bedroom safari tent (hot tub) 6 x From £154/€172.61/A$267.16/US$188.75/CA$251.91/CHF172.33/SEK1,955.23/DKK1,284.93/NOK1,891.15/ISK26,530/ARS35,406.37/CLP147,224/PEN734.60/NZ$291.31/ZAR3,237.35/PLN809.53/R$953.42/CZK4,101.80/RSD20,252/HUF66,621.48/RUB13,284.28/CN¥1,272.12 per night -
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- Eco site in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Spotless amenities including wetroom showers, disabled access bathroom
- Adults-only site with wifi and shop selling local produce
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large) 4 x From £28/€31.38/A$48.57/US$34.32/CA$45.80/CHF31.33/SEK355.50/DKK233.62/NOK343.85/ISK4,824/ARS6,437.52/CLP26,768/PEN133.56/NZ$52.96/ZAR588.61/PLN147.19/R$173.35/CZK745.78/RSD3,682/HUF12,113/RUB2,415.32/CN¥231.30 per night Fully-serviced grass tent or motorhome pitch 4 x From £40/€44.83/A$69.39/US$49.03/CA$65.43/CHF44.76/SEK507.85/DKK333.75/NOK491.21/ISK6,891/ARS9,196.46/CLP38,240/PEN190.81/NZ$75.66/ZAR840.87/PLN210.27/R$247.64/CZK1,065.40/RSD5,260/HUF17,304.28/RUB3,450.46/CN¥330.42 per night Garden View 1 bedroom cabin 2 x From £52.50/€58.84/A$91.08/US$64.35/CA$85.88/CHF58.75/SEK666.55/DKK438.04/NOK644.71/ISK9,044/ARS12,070.35/CLP50,190/PEN250.43/NZ$99.31/ZAR1,103.64/PLN275.97/R$325.03/CZK1,398.34/RSD6,904/HUF22,711.87/RUB4,528.73/CN¥433.68 per night Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch (deluxe, private bathroom amenities, XL) 4 x From £52.80/€59.18/A$91.60/US$64.71/CA$86.37/CHF59.09/SEK670.36/DKK440.55/NOK648.39/ISK9,096/ARS12,139.33/CLP50,477/PEN251.86/NZ$99.88/ZAR1,109.95/PLN277.55/R$326.89/CZK1,406.33/RSD6,944/HUF22,841.65/RUB4,554.61/CN¥436.16 per night Estuary View shepherd's hut 2 x From £70/€78.46/A$121.44/US$85.79/CA$114.50/CHF78.33/SEK888.74/DKK584.06/NOK859.61/ISK12,059/ARS16,093.81/CLP66,920/PEN333.91/NZ$132.41/ZAR1,471.52/PLN367.97/R$433.37/CZK1,864.45/RSD9,205/HUF30,282.49/RUB6,038.31/CN¥578.24 per night -
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- Spacious, back-to-basics South Devon farm site with views of Start Bay
- A 20-minute drive (via ferry) to Salcombe and 25 minutes to Dartmouth
- South West Coast Path and National Cycle Route 28 access from site
Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch 8 x From £20/€22.42/A$34.70/US$24.51/CA$32.72/CHF22.38/SEK253.93/DKK166.87/NOK245.60/ISK3,446/ARS4,598.23/CLP19,120/PEN95.40/NZ$37.83/ZAR420.44/PLN105.13/R$123.82/CZK532.70/RSD2,630/HUF8,652.14/RUB1,725.23/CN¥165.21 per night Waypark Field non-electric grass motorhome pitch 6 x From £20/€22.42/A$34.70/US$24.51/CA$32.72/CHF22.38/SEK253.93/DKK166.87/NOK245.60/ISK3,446/ARS4,598.23/CLP19,120/PEN95.40/NZ$37.83/ZAR420.44/PLN105.13/R$123.82/CZK532.70/RSD2,630/HUF8,652.14/RUB1,725.23/CN¥165.21 per night Waypark Field non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch 6 x From £20/€22.42/A$34.70/US$24.51/CA$32.72/CHF22.38/SEK253.93/DKK166.87/NOK245.60/ISK3,446/ARS4,598.23/CLP19,120/PEN95.40/NZ$37.83/ZAR420.44/PLN105.13/R$123.82/CZK532.70/RSD2,630/HUF8,652.14/RUB1,725.23/CN¥165.21 per night -
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- Spacious site on a working farm five minutes' drive from Kingsbridge
- A 15-minute drive from the coast and half an hour from Dartmoor
- Back to basics pitches with easy access from the A381
Non-electric grass and earth pitch 6 x From £22/€24.66/A$38.17/US$26.96/CA$35.99/CHF24.62/SEK279.32/DKK183.56/NOK270.16/ISK3,790/ARS5,058.05/CLP21,032/PEN104.94/NZ$41.62/ZAR462.48/PLN115.65/R$136.20/CZK585.97/RSD2,893/HUF9,517.35/RUB1,897.75/CN¥181.73 per night -
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- Peaceful family-friendly wildlife haven with meadows in Devon
- A 15-minute drive to the beach; 20 minutes to Dartmoor National Park
- Paddleboard hire and kayaking trips available on site
Non-electric grass tent pitch 5 x From £25/€28.02/A$43.37/US$30.64/CA$40.89/CHF27.98/SEK317.41/DKK208.59/NOK307.01/ISK4,307/ARS5,747.79/CLP23,900/PEN119.25/NZ$47.29/ZAR525.54/PLN131.42/R$154.78/CZK665.88/RSD3,288/HUF10,815.18/RUB2,156.54/CN¥206.51 per night -
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- Luxurious ensuite geodomes on a South Hams working farm
- A 10-minute drive to Kingsbridge; 20 minutes to Dartmouth or Salcombe
- Top-quality linen and gas barbecue provided; stunning views all around
Geodesic dome 2 x From £105.30/€118.02/A$182.67/US$129.06/CA$172.25/CHF117.83/SEK1,336.92/DKK878.59/NOK1,293.11/ISK18,141/ARS24,209.68/CLP100,667/PEN502.30/NZ$199.19/ZAR2,213.59/PLN553.53/R$651.92/CZK2,804.67/RSD13,848/HUF45,553.52/RUB9,083.35/CN¥869.84 per night -
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- Eight-acre waterside site by the river Avon in Devon
- A 15-minute drive from Kingsbridge; Salcombe 25 minutes
- Direct river access, hot tubs and a sauna; river views at all pitches
Non-electric grass tent pitch 6 x From £32.50/€36.43/A$56.38/US$39.83/CA$53.16/CHF36.37/SEK412.63/DKK271.17/NOK399.11/ISK5,599/ARS7,472.12/CLP31,070/PEN155.03/NZ$61.48/ZAR683.21/PLN170.84/R$201.21/CZK865.64/RSD4,274/HUF14,059.73/RUB2,803.50/CN¥268.47 per night Non-electric grass touring pitch 6 x From £48/€53.80/A$83.27/US$58.83/CA$78.52/CHF53.71/SEK609.42/DKK400.50/NOK589.45/ISK8,269/ARS11,035.75/CLP45,888/PEN228.97/NZ$90.80/ZAR1,009.05/PLN252.32/R$297.17/CZK1,278.48/RSD6,312/HUF20,765.14/RUB4,140.56/CN¥396.51 per night Otter tipi 2 x From £90/€100.87/A$156.13/US$110.31/CA$147.22/CHF100.71/SEK1,142.66/DKK750.93/NOK1,105.22/ISK15,505/ARS20,692.04/CLP86,040/PEN429.31/NZ$170.24/ZAR1,891.96/PLN473.10/R$557.20/CZK2,397.16/RSD11,836/HUF38,934.63/RUB7,763.54/CN¥743.45 per night -
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- Adults-only site on a 1.5-acre paddock in the Devon countryside
- A 15-minute drive from Kingsbridge and 20 minutes from Salcombe
- Stays on a working beef and sheep farm with scenic South Hams views
Non-electric grass pitch 2 x From £15/€16.81/A$26.02/US$18.38/CA$24.54/CHF16.79/SEK190.44/DKK125.16/NOK184.20/ISK2,584/ARS3,448.67/CLP14,340/PEN71.55/NZ$28.37/ZAR315.33/PLN78.85/R$92.87/CZK399.53/RSD1,973/HUF6,489.11/RUB1,293.92/CN¥123.91 per night -
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- Five-acre farm site with quiet, level-grounded dog-friendly pitches
- A 15-minute drive from the coast; 20 minutes to Dartmoor National Park
- Pub, small food shop and footpaths nearby
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch 5 x From £20/€22.42/A$34.70/US$24.51/CA$32.72/CHF22.38/SEK253.93/DKK166.87/NOK245.60/ISK3,446/ARS4,598.23/CLP19,120/PEN95.40/NZ$37.83/ZAR420.44/PLN105.13/R$123.82/CZK532.70/RSD2,630/HUF8,652.14/RUB1,725.23/CN¥165.21 per night Electric grass motorhome pitch 5 x From £25/€28.02/A$43.37/US$30.64/CA$40.89/CHF27.98/SEK317.41/DKK208.59/NOK307.01/ISK4,307/ARS5,747.79/CLP23,900/PEN119.25/NZ$47.29/ZAR525.54/PLN131.42/R$154.78/CZK665.88/RSD3,288/HUF10,815.18/RUB2,156.54/CN¥206.51 per night Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch 5 x From £25/€28.02/A$43.37/US$30.64/CA$40.89/CHF27.98/SEK317.41/DKK208.59/NOK307.01/ISK4,307/ARS5,747.79/CLP23,900/PEN119.25/NZ$47.29/ZAR525.54/PLN131.42/R$154.78/CZK665.88/RSD3,288/HUF10,815.18/RUB2,156.54/CN¥206.51 per night Electric grass touring caravan pitch 5 x From £25/€28.02/A$43.37/US$30.64/CA$40.89/CHF27.98/SEK317.41/DKK208.59/NOK307.01/ISK4,307/ARS5,747.79/CLP23,900/PEN119.25/NZ$47.29/ZAR525.54/PLN131.42/R$154.78/CZK665.88/RSD3,288/HUF10,815.18/RUB2,156.54/CN¥206.51 per night -
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- Quiet farm campsite with Dartmoor and sea views in South Devon
- A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park and Bigbury-on-Sea
- Off-grid shower and shared firepit; shops and pubs five minutes’ drive
Non-electric grass tent pitch 6 x From £16.20/€18.16/A$28.10/US$19.86/CA$26.50/CHF18.13/SEK205.68/DKK135.17/NOK198.94/ISK2,791/ARS3,724.57/CLP15,487/PEN77.28/NZ$30.64/ZAR340.55/PLN85.16/R$100.30/CZK431.49/RSD2,130/HUF7,008.23/RUB1,397.44/CN¥133.82 per night -
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- Well-maintained site in the South Hams, two miles from the coast
- A 10-minute drive from Dartmouth; half an hour from Dartmoor
- On a working farm with a country pub a mile away
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch 6 x From £18/€20.17/A$31.23/US$22.06/CA$29.44/CHF20.14/SEK228.53/DKK150.19/NOK221.04/ISK3,101/ARS4,138.41/CLP17,208/PEN85.86/NZ$34.05/ZAR378.39/PLN94.62/R$111.44/CZK479.43/RSD2,367/HUF7,786.93/RUB1,552.71/CN¥148.69 per night Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch 6 x From £18/€20.17/A$31.23/US$22.06/CA$29.44/CHF20.14/SEK228.53/DKK150.19/NOK221.04/ISK3,101/ARS4,138.41/CLP17,208/PEN85.86/NZ$34.05/ZAR378.39/PLN94.62/R$111.44/CZK479.43/RSD2,367/HUF7,786.93/RUB1,552.71/CN¥148.69 per night -
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- Family-oriented park between Dartmoor and the south Devon coast
- A 15-minute drive from Totnes and half an hour from Plymouth
- On-site indoor MTB and BMX tracks catering to all ages
Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch 6 x From £20/€22.42/A$34.70/US$24.51/CA$32.72/CHF22.38/SEK253.93/DKK166.87/NOK245.60/ISK3,446/ARS4,598.23/CLP19,120/PEN95.40/NZ$37.83/ZAR420.44/PLN105.13/R$123.82/CZK532.70/RSD2,630/HUF8,652.14/RUB1,725.23/CN¥165.21 per night -
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- Level field with large pitches on the banks of the River Avon
- Several beaches within a half-hour drive; 10 minutes to Dartmoor
- In the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Non-electric grass tent pitch 6 x From £16/€17.93/A$27.76/US$19.61/CA$26.17/CHF17.90/SEK203.14/DKK133.50/NOK196.48/ISK2,756/ARS3,678.58/CLP15,296/PEN76.32/NZ$30.27/ZAR336.35/PLN84.11/R$99.06/CZK426.16/RSD2,104/HUF6,921.71/RUB1,380.19/CN¥132.17 per night -
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- Dog-friendly glamping getaway in a nine-acre wooded valley
- A 35-minute walk from Dittisham and a 15-minute drive from Dartmouth
- Woodfired hot tubs and barbecue area outside; communal games areas
1956 American Airstream 1 bedroom on-site touring caravan (hot tub) 2 x From £390/€437.12/A$676.57/US$478/CA$637.95/CHF436.42/SEK4,951.54/DKK3,254.03/NOK4,789.28/ISK67,187/ARS89,665.49/CLP372,839/PEN1,860.35/NZ$737.73/ZAR8,198.49/PLN2,050.10/R$2,414.51/CZK10,387.67/RSD51,287/HUF168,716.74/RUB33,642.02/CN¥3,221.61 per 2 nights Shepherd's hut (hot tub) 2 x From £390/€437.12/A$676.57/US$478/CA$637.95/CHF436.42/SEK4,951.54/DKK3,254.03/NOK4,789.28/ISK67,187/ARS89,665.49/CLP372,839/PEN1,860.35/NZ$737.73/ZAR8,198.49/PLN2,050.10/R$2,414.51/CZK10,387.67/RSD51,287/HUF168,716.74/RUB33,642.02/CN¥3,221.61 per 2 nights 2 bedroom treehouse (hot tub, maximum 2 adults, no pets) 5 x From £975/€1,092.79/A$1,691.43/US$1,195/CA$1,594.88/CHF1,091.06/SEK12,378.86/DKK8,135.08/NOK11,973.20/ISK167,969/ARS224,163.73/CLP932,097/PEN4,650.88/NZ$1,844.32/ZAR20,496.23/PLN5,125.25/R$6,036.29/CZK25,969.19/RSD128,218/HUF421,791.85/RUB84,105.05/CN¥8,054.04 per 3 nights 2 bedroom treehouse (hot tub, maximum 2 adults, pet friendly) 5 x From £975/€1,092.79/A$1,691.43/US$1,195/CA$1,594.88/CHF1,091.06/SEK12,378.86/DKK8,135.08/NOK11,973.20/ISK167,969/ARS224,163.73/CLP932,097/PEN4,650.88/NZ$1,844.32/ZAR20,496.23/PLN5,125.25/R$6,036.29/CZK25,969.19/RSD128,218/HUF421,791.85/RUB84,105.05/CN¥8,054.04 per 3 nights
Why visit Salcombe?
Sandy beaches
Salcombe’s coastal location in southern Devon means it’s surrounded by several splendid stretches of sand. Camping in the Salcombe area puts a huge range of seaside spots within your reach, whether you’re after remote places to swim like Gara Rock and Soar Mill Cove or prefer the more sheltered North and South Sands, both of which are a short walk from Salcombe’s best shops and restaurants.
Salcombe's North Sands beach also has the benefit of being dog-friendly, which means there’s plenty of scope for letting your four-legged friends sprint through the surf all year round.
Golden sands and clear, shallow water make Salcombe's beaches great for families too – at most tide times kids will be able to wade out and splash around without getting out of their depth. For extra peace of mind, head to Hope Cove (10 minutes' drive), which benefits from regular RNLI lifeguard patrols.
The Kingsbridge Estuary
Salcombe isn’t your classic seaside town – this south Devon spot is located at the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, a large tidal body of water that combines the peace and quiet of an inland river with the salty sea air of the coast.
To see the estuary at its best, take a leisurely cruise from Salcombe up to Kingsbridge from the quay and enjoy unparalleled views over the southern tip of the South Hams, or hire a boat, kayak or paddleboard and get exploring under your own steam.
Fore Street and Salcombe shopping
Although our range of campsites in the Salcombe area has something to suit all budgets, the town itself is a decidedly smart spot. Pop stars, celebrity chefs and other well-heeled types often come here in search of a quiet staycation – something that’s reflected by the posh boutiques and top-end restaurants that can be found throughout town.
Fore Street is right in the middle of Salcombe’s shopping district and has plenty of high-end outlets where you can pick up nautical gear, fashionable beachwear or unique souvenirs and gifts. Fans of Jack Wills can also visit the brand’s original shop, which opened for the first time in Salcombe back in 1999.
Salcombe’s best things to do
In town
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Spend an afternoon at Overbecks Museum and Garden, a stylish Edwardian villa with spectacular views over South Sands beach.
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Take a dip at the Salcombe and District Swimming Pool, a heated open-air pool tucked away behind town quay and the bustling shops of Fore Street.
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Learn about the town’s seafaring heritage at the Salcombe Maritime Museum.
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Lace up your boots and set off along the South West Coast Path to Bolt Head, a spectacular hilly route with exceptional views over the estuary (a circular route is also available).
Best attractions within 45 minutes’ drive of Salcombe
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Put your taste buds to the test at the South Devon Chilli Farm (20 minutes’ drive), a short drive north of Kingsbridge.
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Try out the rides and family-friendly attractions at Woodlands Family Theme Park near Totnes (30 minutes).
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Visit Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and learn about Exercise Tiger, a dry run for the D-Day Normandy landings (30 minutes).
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Admire fronds, foliage and peaceful Devon countryside at Fast Rabbit Farm Gardens near Stoke Fleming (35 minutes).
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Head to Dartmouth Castle (45 minutes) to see one of England’s most scenic fortresses up close.
Undiscovered Salcombe
Spotlight on Salcombe crab
One of the staples of Salcombe's top restaurants is locally-caught Devon crab, a tasty crustacean that tends to be particularly flavoursome when caught in the rich waters of the Kingsbridge Estuary. It's often said that these specimens are particularly tasty because of deep waters, which force crabs to build up more muscle as they creep across the seabed.
If you're not a fan of seafood but still want to experience local marine life, head down to Victoria Quay in Salcombe town centre for some catch-and-release crabbing (for best results, try and make your visit coincide with high tide).
Walking the South Hams
Salcombe is located on the South West Coast Path, a near-endless source of spectacular seaside scenery.
Inland, the South Hams has plenty of quiet local trails, like the circular route linking Brixton and Steer Point or the waterside walks around Loddiswell and the river Avon.
If you don’t mind a slightly longer drive, it’s also worth noting that Salcombe is roughly half an hour’s drive from the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
South Devon’s beachmobiles
Ever travelled by sea tractor? This part of Devon has a couple of unusual beachmobiles, including Salcombe’s very own South Sands ferry that shuttles beachgoers back and forth between the town centre and East Portlemouth.
For a similar experience, head a few miles west along the coast to Bigbury-on-Sea and take a sea tractor out to Burgh Island, home to a stylish Art Deco hotel that inspired local author Agatha Christie.
Here’s how
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