Wembury

Wembury has walks that cater to all abilities with clifftop climbs and views out to sea or slow estuary strolls with ferry crossings. All offer stunning vistas, glimpses of wildlife and fresh coastal air.

One of the best places in the country for a spot of rockpooling, the rock pools here are teeming with life such as limpets, sea anemones, crabs and starfish. You can see a whole world encapsulated in one small pool.

As well as walking and discovering creatures on the beach, there's lots to see and do in the water too including kayaking, sailing, swimming and diving. For surfers the area offers swells of up to ten feet.

Wembury Marine Centre, based at Wembury Beach is the ideal place to learn about the surrounding area and its wildlife through interactive displays, tanks, regular Rockpool Rambles and other marine themed events.

There are several places serving delicious food to choose from as well as many lovely picnicking spots.

Explore the other side of the estuary with a foot-ferry ride across the River Yealm.

Wembury is home to a fantastic array of marine life just waiting to be discovered by the adventurous or those with sharp eyes. Keep a look out for basking sharks, porpoises and dolphins, all of which have all been seen swimming in Wembury Bay.

Wembury is home to a vast array of rare plants that provide habitats for insects, birds and other animals. Keep your eyes peeled for reptiles, Dartmoor ponies, bloody nosed beetles and the rare cirl bunting bird.

Rock-pooling is a great family activity, best enjoyed from late spring until early autumn. Clamber, crouch, peer and scoop on a rock-strewn beach to discover wonders of the sea. It’s No. 37 on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.  

An iconic landmark on the South Devon coast, the Great Mewstone sits just beyond the coast at Wembury. Now a wild nature reserve, the island once had colourful inhabitants.

Learn more about the fascinating history of Wembury, from smuggler's sanctuary to inspiration for the famous artist JMW Turner.