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Local Attractions

A selection of views from around the village of Shaldon and on the two beaches.

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River Beach Shaldon

River Beach Shaldon

The River Beach on a sunny May day.

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Shaldon clock tower

Shaldon clock tower

situated on Shaldon village green. The site of the weekly Wednesday night plays during the summer.

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View from Shaldon river beach

View from Shaldon river beach

Looking across towards Teignmouth, when the tide is in.

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The tide is out

The tide is out

Looking across towards Teignmouth when the tide is out.

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Shaldon village green

Shaldon village green

During the summer Shaldon village green is a delight; with flat green bowlers making the most of the beutiful surroundings.

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Shaldon river beach

Shaldon river beach

Looking back from the beach towards the village.

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Beach sculpture

Beach sculpture

One of the entries for the sand castle competition, held every August during Shaldon Regatta Week.

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Shaldon sunset

Shaldon sunset

A beautiful sunset in Shaldon. We simply had to take a picture.

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Clock Tower

Clock Tower

A different view of the clock tower on Shaldon village green.

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Shaldon Quay

Shaldon Quay

The quay is a popular spot for crab fishing.

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Shaldon Quay

Shaldon Quay

And the crabs can be plentiful!

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Late afternoon

Late afternoon

Late in the day on the deserted river beach.

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Clock tower

Clock tower


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The ferry departs

The ferry departs

Passengers boarding the ferry across to Teignmouth. The ferry is one of the oldest services in England.

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Ness Beach

Ness Beach

A view of Ness Beach early in the morning. Ness beach is reached through an old smugglers tunnel.

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Beach sculpture

Beach sculpture

Another entry for the annual sand castle competition; held during Shaldon Regatta week in August.

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King Canute

King Canute

Our entry for last years sand castle competition.

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Ollie the Octopus

Ollie the Octopus

Beach art at its best.

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Shaldon river beach

Shaldon river beach

A late afternoon view of the river beach. This photo was taken during some lovely weather in April.

Places you might like to visit while on holiday at Pebble Cottage Shaldon.

Shaldon wildlife trust
A marvellous animal centre, which has some very rare creatures. Shaldon wildlife trust is involved in the conservation and preservation of some of the rarest breeds in the world. A joy for visitors young and old.

Seasports South West
Teignmouth based watersports centre; with a wide variety of courses for all the family.

What's on in Shaldon
The Shaldon village website; with listings of events taking place throughout the year.

Babbacombe model village
A world in miniature, with city and country scenes, featuring a model railway, all set in lovely gardens.