Landcombe Cove

This isolated cove set between Slapton and Blackpool Sands is a great escape from the summer crowds, but also well hidden. Not only that, unless you have your own boat the climb down is fairly challenging.

It is a lovely spot though; a generous curve of beach backed by high cliffs gives a feeling of seclusion. And on a sunny summer’s afternoon, when the water is azure and there are a few yachts anchored in the bay you can pretend you are on a more continental Riviera.

To get to Lancombe you are best off taking the coast path from Strete just under a mile away. The alternative is to park up on the A379. Either way you will still have the steep descent to negotiate.