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Salcombe is a popular resort town in the South Hams district of Devon, south west England. The town is close to the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, mostly built on the steep west side of the estuary. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The town's 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. The town is also home to a traditional shellfish fishing industry. The town is part of the electoral ward of Salcombe and Malborough, for which the 2011 census recorded a total population of 3,353.
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1. Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk
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5 based on 223 reviews
A 3 mile moderate walk along part of the South West Coast Path National Trail passing through an enchanted landscape of rocky spires and jumbled pinnacles to the mouth of the Salcombe estuary, with inspiring views in all directions, this is a coastal walk guaranteed to lift the spirits.
Reviewed By IanandGilly - Christchurch, United Kingdom
This is stunning - any weather/ any time of year/ any time of day. I never get fed up walking the route and particularly enjoy a stop-off at Overbecks when it's open.
2. Salcombe Distilling Company
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5 based on 83 reviews
Our Gin School, is the ultimate gin experience for the curious gin lover. At our outstanding distilling laboratory for adults, you will take charge of a beautiful copper mini-still to develop and distil your very own 70cl bottle of gin.
Reviewed By cadugan3 - cadugan3
The whole trip was great. From the history of the Salcombe Gin distillery through to the instruction on creating our gin. We had great help from the team and waiting for those first little drips to come from the still was exciting. Testing the flavour and hoping for something drinkable. We can fully recommend the experience. If anything you hope to come back again to refine your recipe. Full marks to the team and getting to try your result at the end of the day is great.
3. Hope Cove Beach
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4.5 based on 509 reviews
Reviewed By shamwari - Southampton
Two small coves with a lovely granite cliff backdrop. Coastal path flanks this lovely area. Busy even on a windy winter day. Small village centre with car park containing several pubs, post office etc.
4. Overbecks Museum and Garden
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4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By purplemyrtles - Kent, United Kingdom
The estuary location just outside Salcombe for this cliffside garden is fantastic. It’s an impressive exotic garden in the summer but this small garden is well worth visiting anytime of year for its stunning location and avenues of mature palm trees. As others have said car parking is limited and a total nightmare in high season, but in good weather it’s a popular walking destination. The house even used to be a Youth Hostel for that very reason but is now a NT restaurant with the other side of the house being a small museum. Having tea on the outside Terrace enjoying the estuary views is a must do and if you still want an outside feeling on a wet weather day there is a small conservatory in addition to the inside Seating. It’s a very quirky garden and along with its relatively small scale, it’s managed to retain a much more unique feel than many NT (National Trust) properties.
5. Bolberry Down
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5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Tony G - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
I love Bolberry Down and the walking is fairly level in either direction. There is a steeper section if you venture down to Soar Mill Cove but in the other direction the walk down to Hope Cove is more gentle. The Port Light Cafe has closed down at present but there's a lunch stop at the Soar Mill Cove Hotel although a bit expensive or there's plenty of choice in Hope Cove. The scenery is beautiful and probably the best stretch of coast in South Devon.
6. Salcombe Tourist Information Centre
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Our small, dedicated team of permanent staff have all lived and worked in Salcombe and the South Hams for many years so have a great depth of knowledge about the town and making the most of your South Hams and South Devon holiday! We have over 100 local business members providing services and holiday experiences that will ensure you have the most unforgettable time here in Salcombe. Please just visit our comprehensive Salcombe tourist information website for ideas, attractions and things to do guides for all ages including families. Or simply call us on to speak to our team of locals who know all of Salcombe's best nooks and crannies! We look forward to seeing you in Salcombe in the very near future!
Reviewed By Over-40-and-fussy - London
Popped in this morning and was really pleasantly surprised to be greeted by two really lovely ladies who knew their stuff and actually gave us more info than we had requested....well done ladies! We are walking the costal path so have visited a lot of TIC'S and this has got to have been one of the best... we very nearly didn't go in after a very negative visit to the TIC in Looe last year!
7. East Portlemouth & Gara Rock Trail
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5 based on 36 reviews
An open stroll on the South West Coast Path above the western shoreline of Salcombe Harbour, passing the romantic ruins of Fort Charles, which withstood a 5 month siege during the English Civil War. Throughout the centuries the estuary has been a lively place for trade as well as shipbuilding, and the shipwrecks in its waters include one from the Bronze Age, 4000 years ago.
Reviewed By David W - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Start with a ferry ride, see Salcombe as only it can be from the other side of the river, and roam the coast path for free
8. Salcombe Harbour
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By NinaTom - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
On a sunny day the view from the harbour and surrounding viewpoints in excellent. Nice places to sit and have a drink or some food as well. The streets are very tight so use the park and ride or car park just out of the centre.
9. Salcombe MARITIME MUSEUM
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By neathgirl2015 - Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom
A good wealth of treasures salvaged from ships that have broken up in the area. Worth a visit although it is very small. There are videos though and lots of information.
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