Villages · South West England
Salcombe
In or near South Milton.
Salcombe — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side · 4.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Salcombe is a village located in South-West England with a population of 1,909. Known for its picturesque harbour and coastal scenery, it serves as a base for water-based activities and exploration of the surrounding natural environment. The village features a mix of residential areas and local amenities, catering to both residents and visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2374, -3.7687
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Salcombe
- Postcode
- TQ8 8EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Population
- 1,909
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side — 4.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638682 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Victoria Inn
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Salcombe Maritime Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Folly End, Quay House, Tideway, and Waterfront Buildings
Museums · 0.2 km
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Old Porch House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Salcombe Lifeboat Station
Museums · 0.2 km
Salcombe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Salcombe War Memorial and Shelter
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Ferry Inn
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Victoria Quay
Marinas · 0.2 km
Salcombe Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.4 km
Fisherman's Cove
Beaches · 0.5 km
Nearby
📷 7📷 3Museums · South West England
Salcombe Maritime Museum
Salcombe Maritime Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road
Former Look Out Tower Incorporated With Tower House At Corner Of Newton Road — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Folly End, Quay House, Tideway, and Waterfront Buildings
Folly End, Quay House, Tideway, and Waterfront Buildings — buildings in Salcombe, South Hams, Devon.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Old Porch House
Old Porch House — house in Salcombe, South Hams, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Salcombe Lifeboat Station
Salcombe Lifeboat Station is the base for Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) search and rescue operations at Salcombe, Devon in England. The first lifeboat was stationed in the town in 1869. T
Where to eat & stay near Salcombe
Places to stay
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Southern Mill
Southern Mill — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ilton Castle Farm
Ilton Castle Farm — a campsite in england south west.
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Campsites · South West England
Alston Farm
Alston Farm — a campsite in england south west.
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Higher Rew Campsite
Higher Rew Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Wilton Farm Campsite
Wilton Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
King Of Prussia Inn
King Of Prussia Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Chapel Inn
The Old Chapel Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel And The Assembly Rooms
White Hart Hotel And The Assembly Rooms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salcombe?
- Salcombe is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ8 8EX), in the parish of Salcombe.
- What is Salcombe?
- Salcombe — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Salcombe?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8EX.
- Is Salcombe a protected site?
- Yes — Salcombe is part of the Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Salcombe?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ8 8EX.