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Villages · South West England

Thurlestone

In or near South Milton.

Thurlestone — a village in england south west.

Old telephone box, Thurlestone - geograph.org.uk - 6245248

Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Ria End · 6.4 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

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Thurlestone is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 627. It is known for its coastal scenery and proximity to Thurlestone Sands, a popular beach. The village features a mix of residential properties and local amenities, catering to both residents and visitors. Its setting offers opportunities for outdoor activities, particularly along the coastline.

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Coordinates
50.2693, -3.8626
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Thurlestone
Postcode
TQ7 3NS
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Population
627
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Ria End — 6.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

War Memorial and All Saints Church, Thurlestone - geograph.org.uk - 3392293📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Thurlestone War Memorial

Thurlestone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Golfers on Thurlestone Golf Course - geograph.org.uk - 1438534📷 3

Beaches · South West England

Yarmer Beach

Yarmer Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Rocks near The Delvers - geograph.org.uk - 1513076📷 5

Beaches · South West England

Ireland Sands

Ireland Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Beach near Thurlestone - geograph.org.uk - 2457401📷 5

Beaches · South West England

Broadsands

Broadsands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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South Milton Sands📷 3

Beaches · South West England

South Milton Sands

South Milton Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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South Milton Sands📷 3

Beaches · South West England

South Milton Sands

South Milton Sands — beach in Devon, England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Thurlestone

Places to stay

The Croft - South Milton - geograph.org.uk - 2442028📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Mill Farm

Mill Farm — a campsite in england south west.

Postbox, Thurlestone Sands - geograph.org.uk - 7203672📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Cool Cow Camping

Cool Cow Camping — a campsite in england south west.

Boat house by River Avon below Hexdown - geograph.org.uk - 5856186📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Higher Aunemouth Camping

Higher Aunemouth Camping — a campsite in england south west.

Stile and Gate - geograph.org.uk - 4109637📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

North Upton Caravan and Camp Site

North Upton Caravan and Camp Site — a caravan park in england south west.

B3392 descends Folly Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3865450📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Mount Folly Farm

Mount Folly Farm — a campsite in england south west.

Approaching Galmpton Cross - geograph.org.uk - 7280289📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Eldoret

Eldoret — a caravan park in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Telephone Kiosk at Front of Hollywell Stores, St. Anne's Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 7438835📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Old Chapel Inn

The Old Chapel Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Church of St James the Less, Kingston - geograph.org.uk - 6829380📷 6

Historic pubs · South West England

Dolphin Inn

Dolphin Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

↗ dolphin-inn.co.uk
Church Street ends - geograph.org.uk - 3883333📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

King Of Prussia Inn

King Of Prussia Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Man Creche - geograph.org.uk - 3919932📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Victoria Inn

Victoria Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Passenger Ferry Jetty, Salcombe - geograph.org.uk - 6277120📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Ferry Inn

The Ferry Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

↗ theferryinnsalcombe.com
Broad Street - Modbury - geograph.org.uk - 8021930📷 7

Historic 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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All Saints Church, Yatesbury - geograph.org.uk - 7229317📷 5

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Yatesbury — a village in england south east.

Direction Sign - Signpost in Yarlington - geograph.org.uk - 6102266📷 5

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Yarlington — a village in england south east.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Thurlestone?
Thurlestone is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 3NS), in the parish of Thurlestone.
What is Thurlestone?
Thurlestone — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Thurlestone?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 6.4 km away. The nearest town is South Milton. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 3NS.
Is Thurlestone a protected site?
Yes — Thurlestone is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Thurlestone?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 3NS.