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About Slapton Sands

Rising above the shingle beach that form Slapton Sands is a giant granite monument that was presented to the people of Slapton in commemoration of all those who ' generously left their homes and their lands to provide a battle practice area for the successful assult on Normandy in June 1944' so reads the inscription. In those far off days, little did the good people of Slapton think that 60 years on leaders from many parts of the world would gather with war veterans to celebrate the famous D-Day landings that began the march to liberty. This monument in tribute to the town draws many visitors.

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Torcross on Slapton Ley in Devon

Torcross (11 Pictures) in the county of Devon

(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction S of Slapton Sands)

In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl...

The beach at Hallsands, Devon.

Hallsands (20 Pictures) in the county of Devon

(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction S of Slapton Sands)

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Salcombe (77 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Devon

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW of Slapton Sands)

Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea...

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Kingswear (33 Pictures) in the county of Devon

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE of Slapton Sands)

Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time...

Dittisham in Devon

Dittisham (37 Pictures) in the county of Devon

(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N of Slapton Sands)

Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart...

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(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction S)

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(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE)

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(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)

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(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)

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Greenway (4 Pictures)

(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE)

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Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon

Totnes Castle (1 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction N)

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England...

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(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction W)

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