South Milton Sands
A long sweep of golden sand and rock pools, with crystal clear waters and iconic rock archway
South Milton Sands
Overview
A long sweep of golden sand and rock pools, with crystal clear waters and iconic rock archway
This popular beach - a long sweep of golden sand and rockpools - edges a sheltered bay of crystal clear waters and looks out over the iconic Thurlestone Rock archway.
The beach is a great spot for watching sunsets, or you can sit at the café and watch the birds and wildlife over the wetlands.
Winter storms are gradually reshaping the sand dunes along this stretch of coast.
- Telephone
- 01752346585
- southmiltonsands@nationaltrust.org.uk
South Milton Sands
How to get here
- Address
- Thurlestone, near Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JY
- By road
- 4 miles outside Kingsbridge. From Kingsbridge take the A381 towards Salcombe. Turn right to South Milton village, then turn left (signposted) to the beach. The car park is free for National Trust members. There is a charge for non-members of £5. Please note, the approach road to the beach from the village of South Milton is a narrow lane with limited passing places. At peak times it can be heavily congested so we suggest visitors arrive before 10:30am and consider departing from the beach via the village of South Huish.
- By bus
- Buses to South Milton and Thurlestone run from Kingsbridge. The 606 TALLY HO! service runs from Kingsbridge on the hour, taking around 6 minutes and dropping passengers 1 mile outside of South Milton.
- By train
- The closest stations are Ivybridge 14 miles away and Totnes 17 miles away.
- On foot
- South Milton Sands can be reached by following the South West Coast Path east from Plymouth.
South Milton Sands
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
South Milton Sands
Opening times
Monday 25 June
- Coastline Open all day
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 26 June
- Coastline Open all day
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 27 June
- Coastline Open all day
- Café 09:30 - 22:00
Thursday 28 June
- Coastline Open all day
- Café 09:30 - 22:00
Friday 29 June
- Coastline Open all day
- Café 09:30 - 22:00
Saturday 30 June
- Coastline Open all day
- Café 09:30 - 22:00
Sunday 1 July
- Coastline Open all day
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
South Milton Sands
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01752346585
- southmiltonsands@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Thurlestone, near Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JY