About Bigbury

Bigbury is a beautiful parish located within the South Hams District of Devon. Its key features can be summed up by the simple phrase ‘Community, Countryside and Coast’. Farming, tourism and a variety of home-based enterprises make up the principle sources of employment.

The population of Bigbury as detailed in the 2001 census was 582. Contained within the parish are many stunning walks, beaches and a well presented 18 hole golf club with stunning views of the Avon Estuary, Bigbury Bay and more.

The area has coastal preservation status and lies within the South Devon National Landscape (previously the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or AONB). The Bigbury parish includes three principle sub-communities – St Ann’s Chapel, Bigbury village and Bigbury-on-Sea (including part of Challaborough). St Ann’s Chapel stands on the main crossroad of the parish with a thriving community, a local shop, parish hall, a 13th century coaching inn, a football field, a play park and skateboard ramps.

Bigbury village is located 1.5 miles inland and is comprised of a mixture of full-time residences and other properties catering for the robust tourist trade. Unfortunately, the shop, pub and garage all closed in 2013 – partly because of the highly seasonal nature of much of their trade – although the shop has since been replaced with a thriving beauty parlour. The local church was extensively rebuilt in 1872 but parts are believed to date back to the 14th century.

Bigbury-on-Sea is a seaside settlement with one of the best beaches in Devon and is linked by a tidal causeway to the famous Burgh Island with its Art Deco hotel and 13th century public house. It is a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. The golden beach offers fun-filled days for the family and for the more energetic, surfing activities and fishing. The holiday camp community of Challaborough wih its own extensive sandy beach is a short walk away from Bigbury-on-Sea along the South Devon Coastal Path. The spectacularly beautiful Avon Estuary separates Bigbury-on-Sea from picturesque Bantham on the opposite shore. However, there is a ferry service across the estuary for walkers, operating from Bantham

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