Pictures of Beesands
in the county of Devon
About Beesands
Here in Beesands narrow lanes rise swiftly up steep cliffs from a small beach-side fishing village showing a delightful mix match of old cottages fronted by a strip of softly shelving sand and shingle. It was over the cliffs to Beesands that villagers fled on that fateful night in 1917 when this old fishing hamlet was fortunate to escape the vicious seas lashing neighbouring Hallsands. The ferocity of gales along this coast is well known, it has been so for thousands of years. The village has been the home of fishermen for centuries, it was first recorded as a small community in the 16th-century and by the middle to the end of the 19th-century there were dozens of fishing boats working off Beesands beach, hauling in catches of crab, lobster, eel and cod.
Just as the village had prospered during the 19th and early 20th-century, so it was to suffer from the decline of the fishing industry and the storm which lashed its shores in 1979. Today, fishing from Beesands is mostly for the benefit of the tourist trade on which the village relies for its survival. Some commercial boats do go out to sea, returning to sell their catch locally to inns and restaurants in the area.
There are picturesque walks, water-sports, fishing trips and in the hinterland beyond the coast there is a myriad of tree-lined lanes linking delightful Devonshire hamlets, all of which a haven of tranquillity and a joy to explore.
Places to visit include: Kingswear, The museum at Kingsbridge, Dartmouth - for a fascinating 'olde worlde' quayside, See the ruins of Hallsands village and The lively harbour of Salcombe.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Beesands
| Start Point Lighthouse | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Salcombe Castle | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Overbeck's Museum & Garden | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Dartmouth Pottery | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Woodlands Leisure Park, Totnes | (7.1 miles, 11.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dartmouth Castle | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Coleton Fishacre Garden | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Greenway | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Man Sands | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Burgh Island | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Golden Hind | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Paignton Zoo | (12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Totnes Castle | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Berry Head Country Park | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Berry Head Lighthouse | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in BeesandsAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Beesands
Torcross, in the county of Devon (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl.
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Hallsands, in the county of Devon (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction S)
Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas.
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Salcombe, in the county of Devon (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction W)
Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea.
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Kingsbridge, in the county of Devon (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction NW)
Long ago, Kingsbridge was a thriving port, these days it is an interesting holiday destination providing year long excitement for boating enthusiasts and a wealth sandy beaches and lovely coves for those who simply wish to laze beside the sea.
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Kingswear, in the county of Devon (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE)
Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time.
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Hope, in the county of Devon (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W)
Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove.
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Dittisham, in the county of Devon (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)
Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart.
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Galmpton, in the county of Devon (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction NE)
Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha...
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Paignton, in the county of Devon (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction N)
This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of...
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Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction N)
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient...
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Babbacombe, in the county of Devon (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction NE)
With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday.
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Newton Ferrers, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction W)
A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored.
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Brixton, in the county of Devon (17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction NW)
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Buckland in the Moor, in the county of Devon (21.2 miles, 34.0 km, direction N)
This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens.
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Dartmeet, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (22.3 miles, 35.9 km, direction NW)
A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East...
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Totnes Station | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction N) |
| Paignton Station | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction N) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (23.2 miles, 37.3 km, direction NW) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (30.2 miles, 48.5 km, direction N) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (33.0 miles, 53.1 km, direction N) |
| Exeter Airport | (35.0 miles, 56.3 km, direction N) |
| Beesands to London | (177.2 miles, 285.1 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Beesands
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Beesands center |
| Buckland Tout Saints Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW) |
| The Marine Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction W) |
| Dart Marina Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NE) |
| Fingals Hotel | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N) |
| The White Horse Hotel | (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction NE) |
| Rowcroft Hotel | (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction N) |
| Summerhill Hotel | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N) |
| St Marguerite | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N) |
| Great Western Hotel | (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction N) |
| Cott Inn | (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Beesands |
