Walks near Bigbury on Sea

Burgh Island

7 October 2024

This little island off the Devon coast has seen a lot of history. As well as being the inspiration for two Agatha Christie mysteries, the much-filmed Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel has played host to such notable guests as The Beatles, Noel Coward and, reputedly, Churchill and Eisenhower. The lesser known 13th Century Pilchard Inn is also still serving, but mind your heads! At low tide the island can be reached on foot, but that would be missing half the fun. At high tide the sea tractor, a strange contraption originally designed in the 1930s, makes for a quirky 'ferry' ride, without having to get your feet wet.

Hope Cove to Bolberry Down Walk

A moderate walk of just over four and a half miles with a great range of scenery including towering cliffs, superb coastal views and winding Devon lanes. The walk starts and ends at Hope Cove, a picturesque fishing village.

Kingsbridge Town Trail

A gentle one mile stroll around the town with a trail map available on the Web site giving lots of interesting facts about the town including the story of the Curious Clock!

Modbury Walking

Pull on your hiking boots and enjoy one of eight circular walks which start from Poundwell Car Park, lower Modbury. Check out the website for Visit Modbury here for details; https://www.visitmodbury.co.uk/walks.html