Torcross
Things to do in Torcross, Devon
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Torcross is a small coastal settlement in South Devon, situated on the shingle beach that borders Start Bay. The village sits on a narrow strip of land between the beach and Slapton Ley, a freshwater lagoon separated from the sea by the shingle bar that has formed the backbone of the settlement for centuries.
Where to stay in Torcross
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The Cricket Inn
Beesands, Kingsbridge
Chillington House
Chillington, Kingsbridge
9.5
Strete Barton House
Strete, near Dartmouth, Start Bay
from £145/night
The Globe Inn
Frogmore, Kingsbridge
Seaflowers
Frogmore, Kingsbridge
The Millbrook Inn
The Millbrook Inn, Kingsbridge
Glebe Farm B&B
Glebe Farm, Kingsbridge
Westwaterhead
Westwaterhead, Kingsbridge
Things to Do in Torcross(1)
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Slapton Sands and Torcross Beach form a long stretch of shingle coastline along Start Bay, suitable for walking and observing the coastal landscape.
Sea Kayak Devon
⭐ 4.6
Blackpool Sands
⭐ 4.6
Salcombe Maritime Museum
⭐ 4.9
Dartmouth Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
⭐ 4.9
Woodlands Family Theme Park
⭐ 4.4
Dartmouth Castle
⭐ 4.5
Dartmouth Museum
⭐ 4.5
Outside
⭐ 4.9
Where to Eat in Torcross(2)
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Start Bay Inn is a substantial establishment with a rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 2,200 reviews. Torcross Boat House offers an alternative dining option nearby.
Attractions Near Torcross
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3 mi
Sea Kayak Devon
Dartmouth · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Blackpool Sands
Dartmouth · ⭐ 4.6
Salcombe Maritime Museum
Salcombe · ⭐ 4.9
6 mi
Dartmouth Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
Dartmouth · ⭐ 4.9
6 mi
Woodlands Family Theme Park
Totnes · ⭐ 4.4
Dartmouth Castle
Dartmouth · ⭐ 4.5
Dartmouth Museum
Dartmouth · ⭐ 4.5
Outside
Kingsbridge · ⭐ 4.9
Camping in Torcross
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Self-Catering Cottages in Torcross
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3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,072
Glen Vista
4 bed · sleeps 8
Cliff House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,102
Dene Corner
3 bed · sleeps 6
Meadow Mews
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,312
Swallows Flight - Fledgling Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,052
Swallows’ Flight - The Nest
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £911
Garden Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £567
Common questions about Torcross
What is there to do in Torcross?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Torcross.
Where can I eat in Torcross?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Torcross.
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