Walk - The Avon Estuary
8.8 miles (14.1 km)
Bantham Sand car park - TQ7 3AN Bantham Sand
Challenging - Footpaths which may be muddy, green lanes, surfaced roads including a tidal road. A fair amount of steep ascent and descent, with some stiles and steps.
A circular route on both sides of the River Avon, along by the wooded banks of the estuary where the river flows into the sea at the end of its journey from Dartmoor. Curlews call from the shoreline, herons nest near Cockleridge, and it is one of the best places in England to see swans. Trout and salmon swim in to spawn upriver, and otters can sometimes be seen fishing. At Aveton Gifford the walk crosses the historic bridge over the saltmarsh, following the route that ancient travellers took on their way from Modbury to Kingsbridge.
The South West Coast Path crosses the Avon by ferry, which is seasonal. (See the Ferries page for further details). Out of season, use this walk! The route travels along a road which floods at high tide so check the tides before you leave. Directions are also given for an alternative route inland, bypassing this road. This adds a mile (1.6km) to the total distance.

Higher Aunemouth Campsite
A small and basic but pretty camp ground located 3/4 mile from Bantham Beach, close to Thurlestone and Bigbury and about .75 miles from the Coast Path.

South Devon Camping
South Devon Camping is located on a working farm, in an AONB and just a 15 min walk from South Milton Sands. Thurlestone pub and village shop both walkable.

Shute Farm

The Cottage Hotel & Restaurant
The privately owned Cottage Hotel provides simple accommodation, honest food and a splendid Devon welcome. Perched above the South West Coast Path overlooking Hope Cove.

The Ivy Barn B&B
The Ivy Barn, 6 ensuite letting Rooms, in quintessential English village, situated between Church and Village Pub, opposite village shop & post office
Hope and Anchor
Set in the heart of Hope Cove a stone’s throw from the beach & Path. Individual boutique rooms and al fresco dining.

Bantham Estate Ltd
Bantham Estate covers 728 acres in the South Devon Natural Landscape. Come and discover our Estate including the Famous Bantham Beach and our vineyard!

The Somewhere Sauna
The Somewhere Sauna is a mobile, wood-fired sauna located at Mothecombe; bringing the experience and benefits of sauna therapy to a local community.