Walks · 45 minutes on foot
Tamsford Head
A steady climb from the end of the quay to the headland, with views back over the harbour. Muddy after rain.
Local area
Walks, coves and good places to eat, all within a short drive or a stroll from the quay.
Tamsford sits at the mouth of a small river on the South Devon coast. Leave the car behind: the coast path starts at the end of the quay, and the town is small enough to walk everywhere.
Walking maps and tide times are at reception. We can make up a packed lunch if you ask the evening before.
Ideas for your stay
Beaches · 20 minutes on foot
Gull Rock Cove
A small shingle cove below the coast path. Good for a swim at high tide; no facilities.
Beaches · 10 minutes by car
Sandmere Bay
A long sandy beach with a café, toilets and a lifeguard in summer. Dogs allowed from October to April.
Walks · 2 hours one way
The cliff path to Sandmere
The full walk along the cliffs to Sandmere Bay. Catch the bus back, or ring us for a taxi number.
Visit · 5 minutes on foot
Sunset from the breakwater
Walk to the end of the breakwater an hour before sunset. Take a jumper.
Visit · On the quay
The fish market
The boats land most mornings from 7am. Our chefs are usually there first.
Eat and drink · 3 minutes on foot
The Crab Shack
A hut on the quay selling crab sandwiches and coffee from April to October. Cash and card.
Rainy days · 8 minutes on foot
Tamsford Museum
Two floors on the town’s fishing and lifeboat history, in the old custom house. Free entry.