Overbeck's Garden at Sharpitor

From Plymouth direction take the A38, then take the Ivybridge exit and follow the signs for Modbury then Kingsbridge and then Salcombe. From Exeter direction follow the M5 and then the A38. Take the Totnes exit and in Totnes turn right and follow the signs to Kingsbridge then Salcombe. From Salcombe follow the coastal road to South Sands and then to Overbeck's Garden. Please be aware that due to its cliff-side location, there are limited parking spaces in the small car park at Overbeck’s Garden, with two priority spaces for Blue Badge Holders. The coastal road up to Overbeck’s is steep and narrow and therefore unsuitable for larger vehicles. Our more mobile and active visitors may prefer to park at the car park in East Soar (TQ7 3DR) and take the pleasant 1.2mile (25 minute) walk to Overbeck’s across National Trust land, signposted from the car park.

Parking: Parking in the car park at Overbeck’s is paid for (non-members) by phone, with clear instructions signposted on arrival. Parking elsewhere is at North Sands about a mile away on the beach car park. Please note this is not run by the National Trust. For those choosing the East Soar car park and walk option, parking there is free for Members and pay by phone for Non-Members.

Sat Nav: To come direct to Overbeck’s Garden please ignore the Sat Nav in Malborough and follow the brown signs to Overbeck’s instead via Salcombe/North and South Sands. To come to East Soar Car Park (TQ7 3DR), the Sat Nav will correctly get you there.

Take the South West Coast Path which passes close to the property. Then take the road uphill following the signs to Overbeck's Garden (about a half mile).

From Totnes or Kingsbridge, alight at Salcombe. Take the ferry from Whitesands quay to South Sands (seasonal) and walk up the hill following the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden. Alternatively walk along Cliff Road from Salcombe and then follow the signs to Overbeck's (about two miles).

Cycle route information 

Salcombe to South Sands, then about three quarters of a mile uphill following the signs to Overbeck's. Runs from Easter to the end of October.