# The Burgh Island Sea Tractor, Bigbury-on-Sea — Reviews & Visitor Info > Experience a unique journey to Burgh Island aboard Britain's original sea tractor, which carries passengers across the tidal causeway when the sea comes in. This one-of-a-kind transport offers baby changing facilities. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/bigburyonsea/attractions/the-burgh-island-sea-tractor (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Ferry Service # The Burgh Island Sea Tractor Kingsbridge [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3365401661142857522&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Burgh Island Sea Tractor](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100394240539819444994) **In short:** The Burgh Island Sea Tractor is a ferry service in Bigbury-on-Sea, rated 3.1 out of 5 from 14 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Burgh Island Sea Tractor Experience a unique journey to Burgh Island aboard Britain's original sea tractor, which carries passengers across the tidal causeway when the sea comes in. This one-of-a-kind transport offers baby changing facilities. ## What's nearby - The Pilchard Inn next door - Nettlefold Restaurant next door - Burgh Island Hotel next door - Fisherman’s Lookout 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel. ## Photos Photos via Google ## What visitors say [Keira Lewis](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102168419155317844453/reviews) ★★★★★ We had been waiting with other people for approx 30mims. The sea tractor arrived, approx 4 men seemed to get off then have a chat (they were driving the tractor) they saw the queue of people waiting, then got back on and drove off to the island. Apparently the wind was too much to transport people. I have no issue with that and agree that safety is a priority but they saw many of us waiting in the queue for the tractor and not one of the drivers came over and told us it would not be working today. · via Google [Lucy Geldard](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115924563953715027298/reviews) ★★★★★ Well... Just missed it so thought we'd wait for the next lift across. About an hour later the tractor came back. Driver disappeared and came back about 15minutes later with 5 hotel guests who got straight on. They then called for any hotel guests and a hoard of tourists stepped from the back of the cue straight on leaving only 7 places left for anybody else who had been patiently queuing (the maximum capacity per trip is 30). So naturally after an hour of waiting we didn't get on and gave up. Wasted money on the car park. They should've had a sign saying that hotel guests would be prioritised (or perhaps a separate queue for hotel guests and others) so you can at least have a realistic expectation about whether you'll get on and not waste the afternoon waiting. · via Google [Ian Bestwick](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104737669262537919739/reviews) ★★★★★ Fun way to get to and from Burgh Island when the tide is in. The day we visited plenty of people walked or waded across, as it was very calm and shallow enough. There are a few signs saying don't do it though due to currents etc. £2 each, but didn't charge for my kids. Driver was a pleasant chap. However... This isn't a constant thing - despite queues, it didn't go back and forth. There was a small 'timetable' saying they were hourly. It would be far better to do it constantly or on demand. This caused a huge problem as the residents at the hotel take precedent - meaning us plebs had to waiting almost two hours to get back. A good job it wasn't raining. The pub is lovely, but the barmaid was miserable and prices were predictably sky high... · via Google [Craig Swatton](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100246365609874505130/reviews) ★★★★★ Timetable posted is a complete waste of time. We waited around like losers whilst driver waited for 'hotel guests'. Tractor was supposed to leave for the island at 1410, it ended up leaving nearer 1440 which was too late because I had already paid for car parking. Stood around in the cold, with no seats for 30mins with zero communication/updates. Very Disappointing. Prioritise the general public/tourists and not hotel guests who can't be bothered to show up on time. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486cdd9021562325:0x2eb44efaeaedf732!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BG [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.2804767%2C-3.8983312) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 3.1 / 5 (14 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Toilets on site** No **Destination** Bigbury-on-Sea [More attractions in Bigbury-on-Sea](https://staycation.co.uk/bigburyonsea/attractions) ★ 3.1 (14 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.burghisland.com/about-us/things-to-do/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01548810514](tel:01548810514) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Bigbury-on-Sea **Postcode** TQ7 4BG **Plus Code** 9C2R74J2+5M [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486cdd9021562325:0x2eb44efaeaedf732!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486cdd9021562325:0x2eb44efaeaedf732!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486cdd9021562325:0x2eb44efaeaedf732!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Bigbury-on-Sea Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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