Walk - Bantham to Thurlestone
3.2 miles (5.2 km)
Bantham Beach Car Park - TQ7 3AJ Bantham Beach Car Park
Moderate - Fairly even Coast Path, surfaced road, fields and footpath.
With its sandy beach and clean surf, as well as its delightful views across the water to Burgh Island, Bantham is a popular hideaway holiday destination. Some of the thatched cottages in the picturesque villages en route date from the sixteenth century, and there are tales of Vikings and smugglers, but archaeologists have found that the settlements here go right back to the Stone Age. A good walk in spring, when the bright air is full of the song of newly-arrived migrants such as stonechats and wheatears, and colonies of fulmars are said to nest above the shoreline. In autumn look out for the arrival of the winter residents, such as plovers, and unusual gulls, especially on a windy day. It is a delightful walk for children, who will love the beach and the dunes.
Thurlestone is a dog-friendly beach. Have a look at our Top Dog Walks on the South West Coast Path for more dog-friendly beaches and pubs.
Shute Farm
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.
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.
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.