Area Information

Set amidst miles of unspoilt National Trust run land, Whitsand Bay is able to boast some of the best panoramic views in Britain, with the City of Plymouth and the Tamar Estuary set against the inspiring backdrop of the rugged landscape of Dartmoor.

Situated only 8 miles from Plymouth and 12 miles from the Cornish fishing port of Looe, Whitsand Bay is perfectly placed for those who wish to explore the unspoilt clifs, beaches, hills and dales of Cornwall and Devon.

The Rame Peninsula is often today referred to as "Cornwall's Forgotten Corner" as the mainstream traffic passes through without a backward glance. It is due to its position that this area has remained untouched from the years. A land steeped in history, being a 'Frontier' area between the Saxon and Celtic nations. An area of outstanding natural beauty, with its unique character intact.

It is able to boast its famous coastal walks, authentic smuggling and fishing villages and Cornish countryside with its unique links with Plymouth and the sea, going back hundreds of years.