Bantham

Settlement in Devon South Hams

England

Bantham

Cliffs at Warren Point Looking across Leas Foot Sand from the coast path. — Cliffs at Warren Point Credit: Derek Harper

Bantham is a picturesque village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. Situated on the south-west coast, it is nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. The village is renowned for its beautiful sandy beach, which stretches for over a mile and is backed by rolling sand dunes, providing a haven for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Bantham is a popular destination for surfers, thanks to the consistent Atlantic swells that create favorable waves for riding. The beach also attracts families and sun-seekers who can enjoy swimming, picnicking, and building sandcastles. Lifeguards patrol the beach during the summer months, ensuring the safety of visitors.

Adding to its charm, the village is home to a small, tight-knit community. There are a few traditional thatched cottages and historic buildings, including Bantham House, a Grade II listed manor house dating back to the 18th century.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice in Bantham, with an array of walking and cycling routes available in the surrounding countryside. The South West Coast Path, which runs through the village, offers breathtaking views of the coastline and cliffs.

For those seeking refreshment, there is a charming pub in the heart of the village, serving local ales and traditional British cuisine. Additionally, a small café provides light bites and refreshments for beach-goers.

Overall, Bantham offers a peaceful and idyllic coastal retreat, combining natural beauty with a warm community atmosphere.

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Bantham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.278644/-3.866628 or Grid Reference SX6743. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cliffs at Warren Point Looking across Leas Foot Sand from the coast path.

Cliffs at Warren Point

Looking across Leas Foot Sand from the coast path.

Sheepsbit near Warren Point Jasione montana plus other plants on the cliffs east of the headland.

Sheepsbit near Warren Point

Jasione montana plus other plants on the cliffs east of the headland.

Cliffs near Warren Point Plus coastal rocks. Wild carrot is the dominant flower in the foreground.

Cliffs near Warren Point

Plus coastal rocks. Wild carrot is the dominant flower in the foreground.

Warren Point With The Delvers, offshore rocks seen from the coast path.

Warren Point

With The Delvers, offshore rocks seen from the coast path.

The Delvers Rocks north of Warren Point with a view along the coast to Burgh Island and beyond.

The Delvers

Rocks north of Warren Point with a view along the coast to Burgh Island and beyond.

The Delvers Rocks off Warren Point.

The Delvers

Rocks off Warren Point.

The Delvers Rocks off Warren Point.

The Delvers

Rocks off Warren Point.

Yarmouth Sand Also shown at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=155564472" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=155564472">Link</a>. Thurlestone is in the background.

Yarmouth Sand

Also shown at Link. Thurlestone is in the background.

Yarmouth Sand From the coast path.

Yarmouth Sand

From the coast path.

Path to Yarmouth Sand Thurlestone footpath 16, seen from where it is crossed by the coast path.

Path to Yarmouth Sand

Thurlestone footpath 16, seen from where it is crossed by the coast path.

Yarmouth Sand Loam Castle <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=155565115" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=155565115">Link</a> is the headland at the north end of the beach. The distant headlands are Rame Head and Stoke Point.

Yarmouth Sand

Loam Castle Link is the headland at the north end of the beach. The distant headlands are Rame Head and Stoke Point.

Broad Sand A cove between Yarmouth Sand and Bantham Sand. Ahead is Burgh Island with its hotel.

Broad Sand

A cove between Yarmouth Sand and Bantham Sand. Ahead is Burgh Island with its hotel.

Rocks by Broad Sand Looking left from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7153086">SX6642 : Broad Sand</a>.

Rocks by Broad Sand

Looking left from SX6642 : Broad Sand.

Goatsbeard near Butter Cove Tragopogon pratensis by the clifftop coastal path.

Goatsbeard near Butter Cove

Tragopogon pratensis by the clifftop coastal path.

Headland and Long Stone The long stone is seen from sea level at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6229771">SX6543 : Long Stone</a>. Here it is seen from the clifftop coast path.

Headland and Long Stone

The long stone is seen from sea level at SX6543 : Long Stone. Here it is seen from the clifftop coast path.

Cliff southeast of Butter Cove And northwest of Broad Sand. A wide grassy shelf has developed a little down from the clifftop.

Cliff southeast of Butter Cove

And northwest of Broad Sand. A wide grassy shelf has developed a little down from the clifftop.

Rocks near Loam Castle The principal stack can be seen on the left of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5924310">SX6642 : Rocks, Loam Castle</a>.

Rocks near Loam Castle

The principal stack can be seen on the left of SX6642 : Rocks, Loam Castle.

The Delvers Another view of rocks off Warren Point shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7153053">SX6642 : The Delvers</a>.

The Delvers

Another view of rocks off Warren Point shown in SX6642 : The Delvers.

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Bantham is located at Grid Ref: SX6743 (Lat: 50.278644, Lng: -3.866628)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Bantham

Is In: Devon, England, UK

Place: hamlet

Wikidata: Q4857211

Wikipedia: en:Bantham

Lat/Long: 50.2784234/-3.868506

Bantham Village Stores

Shop: convenience

Lat/Long: 50.2788514/-3.8674313

Chapel Cross

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 50.2781321/-3.8600518

Barrier: stile

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Barrier: kissing_gate

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Langmans Cross

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 50.2779035/-3.8597635

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Defibrillator

Emergency: defibrillator

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Cafe

Outdoor Seating: yes

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Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 50.2784826/-3.8710579

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 50.278528/-3.8708938

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 11:30; Su off

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Design: ludlow

Post Box Mounting: building

Post Box Type: wall

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Royal Cypher: GVIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169

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Bench

Lat/Long: 50.2787215/-3.8719521

Leisure: picnic_table

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Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 50.2784418/-3.8706091

unknown helipad

Aeroway: helipad

Surface: grass

Lat/Long: 50.2780151/-3.8725035

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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