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South Sands Ferry 

The South Sands passenger ferry runs between Whitestrand, in the centre of Salcombe and the picturesque beach of South Sands, located at the entrance to Salcombe harbour. A 30 minute ‘round trip’ to South Sands and back.

Carrying foot passengers, prams and dogs, the South Sands Ferry is a a rare opportunity to travel by boat and experience the famous 'Sea Tractor', which travels out into the water to greet the ferry as it arrives at South Sands Beach.

The ferry timeable is available from Salcombe TIC and online @southsandsferry.co.uk/schedule

The ferry runs a regular schedule throughout the season of late March to end of October and is popular with families, walkers and visitors exploring the South Devon coastline.

Tickets are purchased on board or online @southsandsferry.co.uk/tickets/fares/

Whether you are heading to South Sands for a day on the beach, a coastal walk along the South West Coast Path, enjoying lunch at one of the hotels or Bo's Cafe or simply enjoying a scenic boat ride on the estuary, the South Sands Ferry is a memorable part of any trip to Salcombe.

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South Sands Ferry Contact Details

Contact Details

Whitestrand Pontoon, Whitestrand, Salcombe, south Devon, TQ8 8BU

Live update

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Running to Schedule

Next from Salcombe
09:45 - Our first journey of the day from Salcombe, then 10:15, and then every half hour until our last sailing at 17:15
Next from South Sands
10:00 - Our first journey of the day from South Sands, then 10:30, and then every half hour until our last sailing at 17:30

Updated 9 Sep, 4:41am BST Source: South Sands Ferry

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