The Kingsbridge Estuary in the South Hams area of Devon, England runs from Kingsbridge in the north to its mouth at the English Channel near Salcombe and lies between Bolt Head and Sharpitor to the west and Portlemouth Down to the east. The estuary is some 8.6 kilometres in length, with numerous side channels.
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Loved the ferry boat ride from Kingsbridge to Salcombe. The Captain was very kind and knowledgeable about the area. Beautiful views. The schedule is posted online and at the pick up points. There are restaurants, cafes and restrooms nearby to the pick up. Salcombe is a beautiful place to get dropped off for lunch or shopping and you can come back by bus,...
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The Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary is tidal up as far as Kingsbridge, the bridging point five miles inland. Like the other estuaries of South Devon, the original deep river valley has been inundated by later sea level rise, with the tide flooding in to create a wide...
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One of the best places in the UK to be on the water in a small boat -- safe estuary (well, RIA) when the sea is rough. Scenery that is beautiful and tranquil....
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