Thurlestone
Built-up area in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.271, -3.859 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 67 42 |
| Population: | 627 |
| Dialling code: | 01548 (Kingsbridge) |
Thurlestone is a small coastal village in the South Hams district of Devon, England, famous for its weathered sea stack known as Thurlestone Rock - a natural arch that looks out over Bigbury Bay and Burgh Island. The village sits on the South West Coast Path within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with sandy beaches, clifftop walks and plentiful seabirds and seals drawing visitors for much of the year.
Historically a modest farming and fishing community, Thurlestone today relies heavily on tourism alongside local agriculture; you’ll find a handful of pubs, a church, holiday cottages and a nearby golf club that service the seasonal influx. The name is thought to relate to the “thirled” or pierced rock that defines the shoreline, and the village retains a quiet, village-green charm rather than the bustle of larger resorts.
Postcode districts covering Thurlestone
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 13.7 miles22 km
- Torquay 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Paignton 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Newton Abbot 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Brixham 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Saltash 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Tavistock 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Ivybridge 8.7 miles14 km
- Kingsteignton 22.7 miles36.5 km
Neighbouring places
- South Milton Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bigbury-on-Sea Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Inner Hope Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- South Huish Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Salcombe & Thurlestone Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bigbury Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- West Alvington Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ringmore Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Malborough Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Aveton Gifford Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Churchstow Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Kingsbridge Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Thurlestone
TQ7 3NT, TQ7 3TE, TQ7 3TF, TQ7 3LE, TQ7 3NU, TQ7 3NQ, TQ7 3LX, TQ7 3NH, TQ7 3NN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 37.5 miles60.4 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 51.4 miles82.8 km
- Ivybridge Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km
- Marsh Mills 12.5 miles20.2 km
Hotels near Thurlestone Ad
- Thurlestone Hotel 4 0.1 miles0.1 km
- The Cottage Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Burgh Island Hotel 1.8 miles3 km
- Harbour Beach Club & Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- South Sands Hotel 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Soar Mill Cove Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Harbour Hotel Salcombe 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The White Hart Hotel 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Plantation House Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Smithaleigh Farm Rooms and Apartments 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Thurlestone
- Thurlestone All Saints C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- South Milton Sands Beach 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 1 mile1.6 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 6.2 miles10 km
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Cattewater Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Sensory Garden Gardens 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Home Park Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 15.7 miles25.3 km