Places to see in ( Salcombe - UK )
Places to see in ( Salcombe - UK )
Salcombe is a popular resort town in the South Hams district of Devon, south west England. The town of Salcombe is close to the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, mostly built on the steep west side of the estuary.
Salcombe lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Salcombe extensive waterfront and the naturally sheltered harbour formed by the estuary gave rise to its success as a boat- and shipbuilding and sailing port and, in modern times, tourism especially in the form of pleasure sailing and yachting. Salcombe is also home to a traditional shellfish fishing industry. Salcombe is part of the electoral ward of Salcombe and Malborough.
Salcombe and Kingsbridge estuary lies between Bolt Head and Sharpitor on the west and Portlemouth Down on the east, and runs inland for some 8.6 kilometres, with numerous side channels. The estuary is actually a ria or drowned valley caused by rising sea levels rather than a true estuary: in total the estuary covers an area of 674ha of which 446 ha are inter-tidal. At high water the length of 'coast' within the ria is 48.6 km. Although there are no major water courses entering the estuary, its total catchment area is 6800 ha (or 68 km2). The estuary was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in February 1987 and is also a Local Nature Reserve. Furthermore, in 2014 the European Sea Ports Organisation awarded the harbour Eco-Port status.
Further into the estuary on the east side are a series of popular sandy beaches: Sunny Cove (nearest the bar), the large Mill Bay, Cable Cove (the landing point of a cross-channel cable), Small's Cove and Fisherman's Cove. Adjacent to Fisherman's Cove is a landing slip used by the ferry — open-topped clinker-built motorboats — from Salcombe directly across the estuary, communicating with the hamlet of East Portlemouth (and much used by tourists for access to the beaches).
Although Salcombe harbour hosts a small but active shell fishing fleet of approximately 20 boats (the largest of which is less than 20m in length) the harbour is primarily a recreational leisure port which accommodates approximately 1600 residential yachts and power vessels. Salcombe Yacht Club hosts the Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta every August, attracting up to 400 dinghies in 10 or more dinghy classes plus handicap fleets. The Salcombe Yawls take pride of place as they were all designed and built in Salcombe using traditional boatbuilding techniques.
The Salcombe Town Regatta and sailing regatta form a very popular and busy fortnight in Salcombe. The order in which they run switches each year and usually coincides with favourable tidal conditions for the various events. The Salcombe Town Regatta is the busiest week in the calendar year.
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Mill Bay Interview 1
With Steve and Eileen at Mill Bay in Salcombe, Devon, from manonabeach.
South Devon Mill Bay to Gara Rock
Lustleigh Weir
Went for a walk this afternoon, took a few shots, put them in this video. I used every shot I took and I put them in the order I shot them.
This is The Weir, on Lustleigh Cleave, in Devon.
Salcombe view Kingsbridge Estuary Devon England UK East Portlemouth
March 2015
Holbeton mountain bike trail
This is our hand built trail, enjoy : )
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East Portlemouth - May 31st
via YouTube Capture
Wears Farm Holiday Cottages | Dorset | Luxury Dorset Cottages
Wears Farm holiday cottages sit in the hills above Abbotsbury; comprising of three individual holiday homes with spectacular views across the Dorset countryside. Take a short walk from the cottages up onto the South West Coast Path to enjoy breathtaking views across Lyme Bay to Chesil Beach and Portland in the east and Lyme Regis and Start Point in the west. These luxurious, comfortable cottages were converted from traditional farm buildings in 2009. All have received a five star rating from Visit Britain.
Mill Bay
One of our local dog friendly beaches, filmed in November
BEACH DAY | Gara Rock |
I got invited for a day off fun at Gara Rock Beach which is located in East Portlemouth. There's a short walk to get to this picturesque beach but it's worth it. The path can be steep in places so don't go slipping!
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Mill Bay
Evening fishing at the southern end of Mill Bay in East Portlemouth. This is a beautiful sandy beach, popular with families during the daytime but quieter in the evening. Apparently good for flatfish, but they had the day off when we were there. Lots of activity from the sailing club upstream of us; it looks a fantastic place to sail.
Mill Bay.wmv
On the beqaach at Mill Bay in South Hams, Devon. Part of the Salcombe Estuary, owned by the National Trust
Mill Bay Beach
Across the water from Salcombe. Stunning National Trust beach on the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary
Salcombe
A short film featuring views of Salcombe Harbour, The Ferry Inn, East Portlemouth Ferry, Mill Bay, Smalls Cove and North Sands.
South Pool 2011.wmv
Last Post and Reveille (Rouse) at South Pool, Devon: November 2011
Pig's Snout
Rock Jumping in Salcombe