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A long sweep of golden sand and rock pools, with crystal clear waters and iconic rock archway

More about this place

Runners at the start of the half marathon

Fun and fundraising to protect your coast path 

The South West Coast Path Challenge will be starting soon. Here's how - and why - you can get involved to protect this cherished coastal path.

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South Milton Sands

Things to see and do

Discover creepy critters in the rock pools

Rockpooling 

Check the tide times and discover an amazing, underwater world as the sea goes out. The pools here are teeming with life such as limpets, sea anemones, crabs and starfish, see what you can find hiding among the rocks.

The Beachhouse cafe has become a popular foodie destination, located yards from the beach

The Beachhouse café 

Enjoy great seaside food - Come for breakfast, lunch or dinner year round. The Beach House café and takeaway specialises in freshly caught fish and seafood, which you can enjoy with a chilled glass of wine.

Watersports enthusiasts can try and windsurf through the arch of Thurlestone Rock

Watersports 

The wide sheltered bay is perfect for a spot of paddle boarding or windsurfing. Or why not jump into a canoe or kayak and see if you can navigate Thurlestone Rock?

The view out to sea from Hope Cove

Nearby Walks 

Follow the South West Coast Path to the historic seaside village of Hope Cove, or head off in the other direction over the headland to the surfing beach of Bantham.

Walkers along the coast path above Ayrmer Cove

Ringmore and Kingston 

These two small villages are perfect places to start and end walks along the coast with pubs in both offering food and drink before or after your walk.

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South Milton Sands

What's on

The Big Night Out on the Beach is a firm family favourite Play Video
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A snapshot of the Big Night Out on the Beach 2016

Thank you to everyone who supported our Big Night Out on the Beach, a special family evening to celebrate the end of summer. We hosted with South Devon AONB, Devon Wildlife Trust, Shark Trust, and local businesses for a night full of crafts and fun, topped off with a spectacular sun down parade.

Upcoming events

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The Rock - Watersports Festival

Sat 24 Jun 2017
11:00-17:00
A popular two-day festival packed full of activities, you and your family can look forward to a host of activities on sea and shore.

Big Night Out on the Beach

Sat 09 Sep 2017
16:00-21:30
This family favourite is back again, celebrating the end of summer with family activities and the spectacular sundown parade.
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South Milton Sands

Our work

The storms battering the dunes

Storm damage at South Milton Sands 

The damage done to South Milton sands in the winter of 2013/14 was significant. Read about what we and our supporters did to make this place safe for everyone to enjoy again.

The beach at South Milton Sands

Adapting to change at South Milton Sands 

Read about the history of South Milton Sands in National Trust ownership, the problems of coastal erosion the site faces and how we intend to work with the local community to find a sustainable approach for the future.

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