Traditional county: Devon · District / Borough: South Hams · Region: South West
Explore Salcombe, Devon with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Salcombe map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Salcombe, Devon, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Salcombe |
| Traditional County | Devon |
| District / Borough | South Hams |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.237681 |
| Longitude | -3.767305 |
| Place Type | Town |
Salcombe captures the essence of a maritime sanctuary where the brilliant, salt-washed light dances across the undulating waters of the Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI. It lies 3.2 miles south of Kingsbridge (from Kingsbridge: bearing 172°T, OS grid SX 740 390), and is situated west-north-west of East Portlemouth village. Once a modest fishing port, the locale evolved through a robust history of shipbuilding and trade, its fortunes shaped by the deep, sheltered waters that invite the tide to linger against the shore. Today, the economy thrives upon a delicate balance of seasonal tourism and high-end maritime commerce, drawing those who seek the quiet dignity of the Devon coast. Prosperity here is measured in the rhythm of the currents and the steady pulse of a harbour that has long served as a vital gateway to the English Channel. Batson Creek remains a tranquil artery, where the soft, rhythmic clatter of rigging against masts echoes the enduring seafaring spirit of the region. Visitors often wander toward the ruins of Fort Charles, a jagged monument to civil conflict that stands guard at the mouth of the harbour with a stoic, weathered grace. The Salcombe Maritime Museum preserves the remnants of a life defined by the sea, housing tales of brave rescues and the quiet craftsmanship of boatbuilders. The celebrated singer-songwriter Kate Bush has known the solace of these shores, finding inspiration in the expansive horizon and the hushed beauty of the inlets. Even as the modern world encroaches, the character of the place remains firmly tethered to the salt air and the shifting, pearlescent hues of the water.
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Explore Salcombe, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.237681, -3.767305. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | September 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |