South Milton Sands on Bigbury Bay, South Devon, is a
designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a fine beach of
coarse sand and an extensive wetland behind the beach which is designated
as an SSI. Prominent offshore is the famous Thurlestone Rock which gives
the nearby village of Thurlestone its name, the name Thurlestone comes
from the Saxon name for pierced rock - Torlestone. owned by the National
Trust, the wooden sea defences protecting the National Trust car park
at South Milton Sands are reaching the end of their life. An explanation
of the problem and an invitation to give your opinions on the options
open to them can be found on their web page for South
Milton Sands.
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