Torcross Devon Map

About Torcross

Torcross, a jewel on the South Devon coast, captures the essence of a place where land meets sea with a quiet dignity. It lies 8.6 km east-north-east of Salcombe (from Salcombe: bearing 69°T, OS grid SX 822 419), and is situated north-north-east of Beesands village. The village gazes seaward across the unique freshwater expanse of Slapton Ley, a vibrant nature reserve where reeds whisper secrets to the wind and the light often possesses a pearly, diffused quality. This narrow strip of land, hemmed in by the brackish waters of the Ley on one side and the restless Atlantic on the other, lends Torcross a distinct, almost island-like character, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates more than just the day's fishing. The air here often carries the faint tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this corner of the South Hams. Beneath the surface of its tranquil appearance, Torcross holds a history of resilience, a place that has weathered storms both literal and figurative, its stone cottages standing as humble sentinels against the enduring power of the ocean.

About This Torcross Map Page

Explore Torcross, 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: 50.265757, -3.653944. 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.