East Portlemouth
Parish in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.23, -3.743 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SX 75 38 |
| Dialling code: | 01548 (Kingsbridge) |
East Portlemouth sits on the eastern shore of the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary in South Hams, Devon, England, directly opposite Salcombe. The village is famed for its views across the estuary, a small sandy beach at South Sands reached by a short ferry from Salcombe or by the coastal footpaths, and the rolling wooded headlands that form part of the South Devon AONB.
Historically a mix of small-scale farming and fishing, the settlement now has a strong seasonal economy centred on holiday lets, day visitors and watersports, while remaining a compact, tight-knit community of cottages and lanes. Its quiet lanes, coastal walks and sheltered waters make it popular with walkers, sailors and families, with a noticeably quieter atmosphere outside the summer months.
Postcode districts covering East Portlemouth
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Torquay 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Paignton 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Newton Abbot 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Teignmouth 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Brixham 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Saltash 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Ivybridge 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Kingsteignton 23.3 miles37.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Salcombe Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- South Pool Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Chivelstone Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Charleton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- West Charleton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Malborough Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Frogmore and Sherford Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Chillington Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Salcombe & Thurlestone Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- West Alvington Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Kingsbridge Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Stokenham Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in East Portlemouth
TQ8 8PQ, TQ8 8FA, TQ8 8FD, TQ8 8PF, TQ8 8PG, TQ8 8PW, TQ8 8PE, TQ8 8PA, TQ8 8PU … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 37.8 miles60.8 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 57.1 miles91.9 km
- Ivybridge Railway Station 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Totnes Railway Station 14.4 miles23.2 km
Hotels near East Portlemouth Ad
- South Sands Hotel 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Harbour Beach Club & Hotel 4 1.8 miles3 km
- Harbour Hotel Salcombe 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- The Cottage Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Soar Mill Cove Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Thurlestone Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Burgh Island Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stoke Lodge Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
Local points of interest
- Gara Rock beach Beach 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 2.8 miles4.5 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 6.8 miles11 km
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Cattewater Estate 19 miles30.6 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Sensory Garden Gardens 20 miles32.2 km