Beesands

Beesands is a small settlement located midway between Hallsands and Torcross on the coast of Start Bay in South Devon, England. It is best known as a tourist destination.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hallsands Beach and Start Point Lighthouse.

Hallsands Beach

Beach

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Start Point lighthouse was built in 1836 to protect shipping off Start Point, Devon, England. Open to the public in summer months, it is owned and operated by Trinity House. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II listed building. Start Point Lighthouse is situated 2 miles south of Beesands.

Start Bay Inn

Pub

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Start Bay Inn is a pub.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Torcross and Kellaton.

Torcross

Village

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Torcross is a seaside village in the South Hams district of south Devon in England. It stands at grid reference SX822420 at the southern end of Slapton Sands, a narrow strip of land and shingle beach which separates the freshwater lake of Slapton Ley from Start Bay and carries the A379 coastal road north to Dartmouth.