Torcross

Located at the southern end of the majestic Slapton Sands in South Devon, Torcross is a small village which is quite literally holding back the sea.  This pretty South Hams village clings to the South Hams coastline with just the shingle beach & seawall for protection.

Located near to Dartmouth and Salcombe, Torcross is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday.  There is a wide range of accomodation in holiday cottages and apartments in Torcross itself plus nearby villages such as Slapton, East Prawle, Strete & Stokenham.  The village itself has some great pubs and cafes, perfect for watching the world go by.

With the sea to the front of it Torcross has the largest freswater lake in South West England behind it.  Slapton Ley, as it is known, is a National Nature Reserve.  It provides excellent feeding and breeding grounds for a rich and varied wildlife. Much of it is accessible by public footpath, and the area is a major attraction for birdwatchers and naturalists.

In late 1943, Torcross was evacuated along with many other villages in the South Hams area to make way for 15,000 allied troops who needed the area to practice for the D-Day landings.  A Sherman Tank acts as a permanent memorial.