The west beach is popular and has plenty of sand and rock pools to explore. There are also some good walks along the South West Coast Path. The entire coastline is surrounded by beautiful cliff walks.

Hope Cove is a beautiful coastal sanctuary, providing the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are miles of delightful and varied scenery along this rugged Heritage Coastline.

The small sandy cove in the village of Polkerris is very popular during the summer. A curved breakwater protects the water and there’s a pub more or less on the beach for those in need of a bit of refreshment.

Dartmoor is also the largest expanse of unglaciated upland in Great Britain and the largest granite surface in England. It has wild open moorland, granite tors and wooded river valleys.

The most prominent feature in the area is the famous Thurlestone Rock, painted by Turner, which is best seen at high tide.