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Holidays in South Devon - Why not vist Modbury

There are many activities and places to visit within easy reach of the town of Modbury. Whether travelling by bus, car or bicycle you can easily experience everything that beautiful South Devon has to offer.

Things to See and Do in Modbury and South Devon

  • Wonwell beach and the River Erme Estuary
    Wonwell Beach and Estuary

    Some most natural, unspoiled, coastal scenery in Southern England. The estuary and adjacent Mothecombe Beach have been used in numerous period period dramas over the years, purely because there is virtually no evidence of modern day life. The film Sense and Sensibility and the television series Hornblower have been extensively filmed here.
    Distance: 4 miles.

  • Bigbury on Sea
    Bigbury on Sea

    Sandy beaches, sand dunes, the art deco, Burgh Island Hotel and the famous sea tractor. A favoured holiday destination for Agatha Christie. Much to explore, places to eat including the 14th century Pilchard Inn on the Island and the Sloop Inn at Bantham. Ride to the island on the unique Sea Tractor. View a live Web cam of Bigbury On Sea and Bantham here
    Distance: 6 miles.

  • Bantham Beach
    Bantham
    An ideal beach for swimming and paddling for all the family. Owing to the natural topography of the bay, Bantham also has a reputation as one of the best surf beaches in Devon Clean bathing water, extensive and well preserved sand dunes, and the beautiful Avon Estuary to explore. A favourite venue for sea anglers and a regular destination for avid kayakers.
    Distance: 7 miles.

  • Dartmoor
    Dartmoor

    Referred to as Southern England's last wilderness, Dartmoor offers the walker 365 square miles of stunning moorland scenery. See the wild ponies, granite tors, rivers and streams and afterwards visit secluded pubs and Inns for refreshments.
    Distance: 5 miles

  • Andrew's Wood Nature Reserve
    Andrew's Wood

    Close to California Cross and just behind Moor View. Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) bought it in 1986. This quiet spot is nationally renowned for one very rare species of flower as well as nesting Nuthatches, Blue Tits, Brown Bats, and Dormice. Excellent, meandering, quiet walks.

    There is a footpath leading through the woodland with a boardwalk to take visitors through the wetter parts, and the path twists and turns around trees and over their roots, along ancient hedge banks and across small streams.
    Distance: 3.5 miles.