
Beesands and Hallsands
All of maritime life is here in Start Bay's great sweep of sea and land, traditional fishing communities, and the mysterious and tragic lost village of Hallsands. The walk wends its way home again along green lanes and footpaths.
Overview
Start | Seafront car park, Beesands |
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Distance | 3.75 miles |
Circular Walk? | Yes |
Grade | Moderate |
Terrain | Coast path with one long flight of steps; surfaced roads; field footpath; tracks and green lanes. |
Obstacles and steep gradients | 1 stile; 2 flights of steps; 1 steep ascent. |
Accessibility | This route is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. |
Public transport | Coleridge Community Bus from Beesands and North Hallsands to Kingsbrige Fridays only 01548 580215. For information on public transport in South Hams please call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.traveline.org.uk. |
Refreshment stops | The Cricket Inn, Beesands; lunches, seafood specialities, cream teas 01548 580215. Trout's Servery, South Hallsands; drinks, cream teas, lunches. |
Toilets | Public toilets by car park in Beesands. |
Parking | Seafront car park at Beesands. Free. |
Accommodation | Please contact Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre on 01803 834224 or visit www.discoverdartmouth.com. |
Other facilities | Public payphone by car park in Beesands. |
OS map | Explorer OL20 |
Grid reference | SX819405 |