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South Milton

Parish in South Hams, Devon, England

Coordinates:50.268, -3.842
OS grid ref:SX 68 42
Dialling code: 01548 (Kingsbridge)
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South Milton is a small coastal parish in the South Hams district of Devon, England, set among rolling farmland and cliffs with access to the sandy foreshore known as South Milton Sands. The settlement is compact, with a mix of traditional stone and thatch buildings and a modest parish church, and the surrounding lanes and fields give it a distinctly rural, walker-friendly character.

The local economy remains largely agricultural, though tourism and holiday accommodation become important in summer; historically the parish grew around small manorial holdings and retains a quiet, community-minded feel with occasional village events. It’s valued for its tranquillity, coastal views and easy access to beach walks and wildlife-watching rather than busy commercial development.

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Transport links

  • Exeter International Airport 37.3 miles60.1 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport 52.2 miles84.1 km
  • Ivybridge Railway Station 9.1 miles14.7 km
  • Marsh Mills 13.3 miles21.4 km

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Local points of interest

  • South Milton Sands Beach 0.9 miles1.5 km
  • Bantham Beach Beach 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Salcombe Harbour Harbour 4 miles6.5 km
  • Gara Rock beach Beach 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Lannacombe Beach Beach 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • Slapton Sands Beach 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • Cattewater Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • Sensory Garden Gardens 14.9 miles24 km
  • Buckfast Abbey Historic site 15.8 miles25.5 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach 15.9 miles25.6 km
  • Home Park Stadium 16 miles25.7 km