Torcross

Torcross is a seaside village in the South Hams district of south in . It stands at grid reference SX822420 at the southern end of , a narrow strip of land and shingle beach which separates the freshwater lake of Slapton Ley from and carries the A379 coastal road north to .
Wikipedia
Photo: Nigel Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0.
  • Type: Village
  • Description: village in Devon, England, UK
  • Also known as: “Torcross, Devon”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Start Bay Inn and Church House Inn.

Pub
Photo: Nigel Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a pub.

Pub
Photo: Nigel Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a pub.

Pub
Photo: Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0.
is a pub.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Beesands and Dunstone.

Village
Photo: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a small settlement located midway between Hallsands and Torcross on the coast of in South , England. It is best known as a tourist destination.

Hamlet
Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 2 miles southwest of Torcross.

Hamlet
Photo: Nigel Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 2 miles west of Torcross.

Torcross

Latitude
50.26611° or 50° 15′ 58″ north
Longitude
-3.65352° or 3° 39′ 13″ west
Elevation
56 feet (17 metres)
Open location code
9C2R788W+CH
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2972250549
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
8063443
Wiki­data ID
Q7825596
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Satellite Map

Discover Torcross from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Japanese—“Torcross” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Torcross”
  • French: “Torcross”
  • Hebrew: “טורקרוס”
  • Irish: “Torcross”
  • Japanese: “トークロス”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Torcross Point and Dun Point.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Duck feeding area and M4 Sherman Tank.

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