Torcross | Slapton Sands | South Hams
Your South Hams Escape Begins in Torcross
Slapton Sands on one side, a nature reserve on the other. Stay at No. 2 at the Beach, on the Torcross seafront.
Our Featured Stay
No. 2 at the Beach — Torcross, South Hams
Our own beachfront apartment sits right on the seafront at Torcross, where three miles of Slapton Sands meet Slapton Ley. Two bedrooms, sleeps 4, a sea-view terrace for morning coffee and dogs very welcome. Step out of the door and you are on the beach; the Start Bay Inn and The Boathouse are a two-minute walk. Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Blackpool Sands are all within half an hour, which makes Torcross the perfect base for exploring the South Hams.
Why Stay in Torcross
Torcross sits in the middle of the South Hams, so nothing is far away. Slapton Sands, Slapton Ley and two good pubs are all a short walk from the door, Blackpool Sands is about ten minutes by car and Start Point lighthouse about fifteen. Drive times to the towns:
Dartmouth
9 miles, about 25 minutes
Kingsbridge
7 miles, about 20 minutes
Salcombe
13 miles, about 35 minutes
Explore the South Hams
Torcross, South Hams
Wake Up to the Sound of the Sea
South Devon Escapes is a guide to the South Hams, the coast between Dartmouth, Salcombe and Start Point that people picture when they think of Devon. We know it best from Torcross, the village on Slapton Sands where we let No. 2 at the Beach.
Explore the South Hams from Torcross
Slapton Sands at Torcross
Three miles of beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, starting right outside No. 2 at the Beach. Dog-friendly, and good for swimming, surfing, windsurfing and long coastal walks.
Slapton Ley Nature Reserve
The largest natural freshwater lake in the South West lies directly behind the beach at Torcross. A National Nature Reserve, and one of the best spots in Devon for birdwatching, otters and easy waterside walks.
The South West Coast Path
The South West Coast Path
Walk some of England's most dramatic coastline from Torcross to Start Point. Clifftop views, hidden coves and spectacular sea vistas await on every step.
Dartmouth & Salcombe
The South West Coast Path
Two of Devon's loveliest harbour towns, both an easy drive from Torcross: Dartmouth is nine miles, Salcombe thirteen. Castles, boat trips, boutiques and some of the best restaurants in the South West.
Water Sports at Slapton
Water Sports at Slapton
Surfing, windsurfing and canoeing are all available on Slapton Sands during the summer months. Perfect for active families and water sports enthusiasts.
Dog-Friendly Devon
Water Sports at Slapton
South Devon is one of England's great dog-friendly destinations. Beaches, pubs and walks all welcome your four-legged companion — especially No. 2 at the Beach.
The Exercise Tiger Memorial
The Exercise Tiger Memorial
The Exercise Tiger Memorial
The Sherman tank on the Torcross seafront was raised from the bay in 1984. It stands in memory of the American servicemen who died during Exercise Tiger, the D-Day rehearsal held on Slapton Sands in April 1944.
Beesands & Hallsands
The Exercise Tiger Memorial
The Exercise Tiger Memorial
Two more Start Bay villages just along the coast from Torcross. Walk over the cliff to Beesands for crab at the Cricket Inn, then carry on to the ruins of Hallsands, the village lost to the sea in 1917.
Start Point Lighthouse
The Exercise Tiger Memorial
Start Point Lighthouse
One of the most exposed headlands on the English coast, about fifteen minutes from Torcross. Walk the ridge above Start Bay for enormous views, seals below the cliffs and, on a good day, dolphins offshore.