Torcross
The pretty South Hams village of Tor Cross nestles between the beach and the fresh water lake (Ley) nature reserve. The village is at the western end of Slapton Sands in the centre of Start Bay. The village and surrounding area is steeped in history as it was used by the Americans during World War 2 to practice the D-Day Landings. There is an American Sherman Tank in the village car park to commemorate those who lost their lives there during the practice.
Eating Out and Public Houses
Torcross Boathouse, Slapton Sands. Torcross, TQ7 2TQ - Restaurant
Contact: 01548 580747 www.torcrossboathouse.com
The Start Bay Inn, Torcross TQ7 2TQ - Pub and Restaurant
Contact: 01548 580553 www.startbayinn.co.uk
The Cafe @ Seabreeze, Torcross, TQ7 2TQ - Cafe
Contact: 01548 580697 www.seabreezebreaks.com
The Gallery Cafe, Stokeley Farm Shop, Stokeley Barton, Stokenham, TQ7 2SE
Contact: 01548 581010 www.stokeleyfarmshop.co.uk
Accommodation
Bed and Breakfast
Waterside House, Torcross, TQ7 2TQ
Contact: 01548 580280
Seabreeze, Torcross, TQ7 2TQ
Contact: 01548 580697 www.seabreezebreaks.com
Campsites
Old Cotmore Farm, Stokenham, TQ7 2LR
Contact: 01548 548240 http://www.oldcotmorefarm.co.uk/
Shops
Start Bay Stores / Post Office, Torcross, TQ7 2TG
Contact: 01548 580201
Stokeley Farm Shop, Stokeley Barton, Stokenham, TQ7 2SE
Contact: 01548 581010 www.stokeleyfarmshop.co.uk
Activities and Notable Businesses
Torcross Village Explorer Trail
A short trail taking in local points of interest around the villages and climbing up to fantastic views across the line.
Torcross Shore Explorer Trail
Find out more about Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the shingle ridge on this short trail with fabulous views out over the coast and the lake.
