East Portlemouth

South Devon

Prawle Point is on the most southerly tip of Devon. The coastline is rugged, with magnificent cliffs and delightful coves, lending themselves to coast path walks, which are quite breathtaking. This area is quiet, unspoilt and boasts an abundance of wildlife and birds, including the rare cirl buntings which farmers and naturalists in the area are working hard to protect. The area is said to resemble the shape of a pig, hence 'The Pig's Nose Inn' and 'Piglet Stores' in the village of East Prawle. For walkers there is idyllic rambling country which can always begin or end at the Millbrook Inn, South Pool situated just off the main Kingsbridge to Dartmouth road. A walk in Pig country is guaranteed to be a most memorable and enjoyable experience! Further west along the coast is East Portlemouth, with its fine sandy beaches, overlooking the popular town and harbour of Salcombe. There is a ferry service which takes visitors from East Portlemouth to Salcombe where there are excellent shops, pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes. It is a location particularly popular with yachtsmen, writers and artists as its natural beauty combined with the excellent sailing facilities enable all those visiting to appreciate its unique situation. Along the cliffs from Bolt Head to Bolt Tail above Hope Cove, hundreds of wrecks have been charted and the area has been listed as one of outstanding natural beauty.