Site Search. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating reviews. Book Tickets Online. Slapton Sands' Past If you like your scenery to have a bit of history then Slapton Sands has a very moving story attached to it. Book Tickets. View Close. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:. Recent Reviews: Mikewhel. We had a full day relaxing on this pebble beach. Was so nice. The beach is very long and can have plenty of space around you.
The water is clear and like all the beaches in this area, it was very Raddicombe Lodge Guest House. Stoke Lodge Hotel. Classic Cottages. Helpful Holidays.
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For more inspiration, download our comprehensive guide on Things to do in South Devon. Slapton Sands provides a variety of walking routes to be explored, from shingle strolls along the beach to rugged trails overlooking the shore and so much more. Wherever you decide to walk, the view is sure to impress!
Slapton boasts a myriad of footpaths along the South Devon countryside, including those that take in the thriving nature reserve of Slapton Ley, so it comes as no surprise that this is a popular destination for those in search of a South Devon walking holiday. For more inspiration, and details on specific walking routes across the region, be sure to read through the selection of fantastic walks in South Devon. Slapton Sands is a popular fishing spot throughout the year.
On summer evenings, sections of the beach are often lined by anglers pulling in their catch. Fishing off the bottom is known to bring in plaice, dab, dogfish, pouting and whiting in good numbers. Live ragworm is the typical bait in the area, with sand eel also recommended. Slapton Ley is a popular spot with wildlife enthusiasts, especially families who love to explore the walking trails and spot wildlife from the hides. The evacuated villages compromised around 3, people and farms.
Six large-scale exercises were undertaken by the US forces based around Slapton Sands, some of which were even attended by high ranking officers including Winston Churchill. For tragic reasons, the operation that became best known in the years since, both in the UK and the US, was Exercise Tiger, which on 28th April culminated in the deaths of an estimated American servicemen.
Exercise Tiger was designed to be long and arduous, and as close a simulation as possible to the conditions of actual warfare. In preparation for their simulated assault, eight heavily laden tank landing ships were making their way to Slapton Sands from Lyme Bay, unaccompanied by the Royal Navy Destroyer that was scheduled to join them but had to be diverted.
Many mistakes and unforeseen circumstances are said to have contributed to the toll, including typing errors that led to confusion over radio frequencies and the use of ineffective lifejackets.
For decades, Exercise Tiger remained largely unknown amongst the Anglo-American public until a Devon resident, Ken Small, began a campaign in the s to raise awareness. Be sure to visit the memorial on your visit to Slapton Sands, and for more information, visit the Exercise Tiger Memorial website.
The majority of people arrive by car to Slapton Sands, and you will find the largest car park situated on the central stretch of the beach, known as Slapton Memorial car park , the postcode for which is TQ7 2PN. A mile from this car park, you will find another large car park with convenient public conveniences , known as Strete Gate car park, the postcode for which is also TQ7 2PN.
For those arriving on foot, because Slapton Sands is situated directly on the South West Coast Path you will find a variety of walking routes with different starting points — a popular, albeit challenging walk starts from Dartmouth and navigates around ten miles of spectacular coastal path.
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