To help visitors we have grouped our links by location and by activity. Whilst we have done our best to ensure that the links below work and are appropriate we are not responsible for any content of the web sites linked to below. One of the best sites to start looking at things to do and see in Devon is VisitSouthDevon.co.uk
By Location:
Burgh Island Causeway
Burgh Island Causeway Apartment 5 featured on the Enjoy England website
The BBC Coast series transmitted on Sunday 10 June: Bournemouth to Plymouth mentions Burgh Island and there is some footage of the apartments
There is an Interesting article on the area on Scotland's national website
This is reference to Burgh Island Causeway in the the Wikipedia entry for Burgh Island.
There is a Guardian article on Burgh Island Causeway
The Government "Magic" mapping for Bigbury and Burgh Island Causeway
Bigbury-on-Sea
We recommend the Bigbury on Sea village Post Office & Stores, which is located 400 yards away and can deliver groceries to the apartment on the day of your arrival — Click here to order. For opening times and contact details for the store see their web pages. It also has a free to use ATM inside the shop.
Bigbury and Bigbury-on-Sea has a community website with much useful information.
Kingsbridge is the nearest small town and has information around and about Bigbury on its website.
On-line Bigbury News used to have much interesting material about the area but seems to have disappeared from the net.
There is a Bigbury web cam (which is looking east from the car park adjacent to the apartment towards Bantham) - which now appears to be updated regularly.
There is lots of stuff on the BBC about Bigbury-on-Sea
Burgh Island
There is a Panoramic view of the causeway on the BBC website which is quite neat.
Modbury
Modbury Tourist Information centre
The history of Modbury and some information about its genealogy
Burgh Island Causeway advert for Modbury Tourist information centre
Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge tourist Information centre website and a street map from that site
Kingsbridge genealogy and the BBC hometown page for Kingsbridge
Salcombe
The Salcombe information website has lots of useful information.
The Salcombe wikipedia entry is worth a look.
Devon & Cornwall
The South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty website has a good overview of the locality
South Hams District Council website
Visit Trevor Burrows Photography - took most of the great pictures on this website
There is a comphrensive guide to Devon museums at DevonMesums.net
Newton Ferrers genealogy and Community website
LoveMyDevon guide comprises over fifty tips from those in the know, well known chefs, musicians, authors and TV presenters, all experts in their individual fields, as well as Devonians who love living in their county and want to share their insider knowledge. The guide includes everything from favourite pubs, walks, views and beaches to the very best place to tuck-in to an ice cream or great spots to sit and watch the world go by.
www.cornwall-devon.com South Devon 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' for lots of information about Devon — things to do, places to visit.
BBC news in Devon
The official Cornwall tourist Board web site is at www.visitcornwall.com
English Tourist Authority -- Enjoy England
Have you seen Dartmoor lately? Have you noticed that wild, rugged and awesomely beautiful landscape that dominates Devon? Take a closer look from the comfort of your own home (www.dartmoor.co.uk).
Visit Britain national Quality Assurance www.visitsouthwest.co.uk, www.visitbritain.com, www.visitengland.org.uk
For the dedicated foodie see the Devon Celebration of Food and the South Hams Food and Drink Association, a vibrant local food group.
Cruise in style on the beautiful River Dart with RiverLink and take a trip to the River Dart Country Park
The Eden Project an absolute must to visit
South Devon area of outstanding natural beauty
Discover Dartmoor National Park
A bit of a trek but worth a visit if you have time - Fowey in Cornwall -- check out Fowey tourist information including summaries and descriptions of visitor attractions, events and accommodation in Fowey, South Cornwall. And whilst you are that far down in Cornwall don't miss the Eden Project.
The National trust website has details of their many local attractions
By Activity:
There is lots of information about outdoor activities in Devon on the Discover Devon Website (www.DiscoverDevon.com). Haldon Forest Park also has many outdoor activities.
Walking
www.drakestrail.co.uk Launched in March 2009, the Drake’s Trail is a network of walking and cycling trails.
Wembury Marine Centre — Rock pool Rambles
Walks and Trails through the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (www.SouthDevonAONB.org.uk)
The South West Coast path (www.SWCP.org.uk) and www.SouthWestCoastpath.com
Richard Knight Dartmoor walks and sights RichKni.co.uk
Walks in Haldon Forest park — Forestry Commission (www.HaldonForestPark.org.uk)
Cycling
Devon cycling map (www.Devon.gov.uk)
www.drakestrail.co.uk Launched in March 2009, the Drake’s Trail is a network of walking and cycling trails.
The Moorlands Route and the Coastal Route (www.sustrans.org.uk)
Cycling on Dartmoor (www.DiscoverDartmoor.co.uk)
Cycling in Haldon Forest park (www.HaldonForestPark.org.uk)
Cycling Hire
Alltrax Plymouth www.alltraxcycles.co.uk
Horse Riding
Horse riding on Dartmoor (www.DiscoverDartmoor.co.uk)
Horse riding in Haldon Forest Park (www.HaldonForestPark.org.uk)
Golf
Water sports
The home of water sports for the South West.
Adventure activity holidays in South West England
The South West Lakes Trust is the South West's largest conservation and recreation charity. It was created to encourage, promote and enhance sustainable recreation, access, nature conservation and education on and around over 50 inland waters in the South West for the benefit of all.
www.MountainWaterExperience.co.uk
www.LushWinds.co.uk on Blackpool sands beach located between Strete and Stoke Fleming just outside Dartmouth on the A379 (not in Lancashire!)
Wildlife
Arts & Crafts
And for our Californian friends: remind yourselves of your visit to the UK at British Food and Drink - A complete line of British food and drink conveniently located in San Francisco, California. Reasonable prices, prompt shipping. Website: www.britshoppe.com
We hope you find these links useful and that they help you make the most of your stay. We have done our best to check these links but clearly we have no control over the content or the location of the links. If you find any problems with any of these links please do not hesitate to contact us at PW Consultants so that we can try to put it right.