Beesands is a coastal village and beach between Torcross and Start Point in South Devon. The area has a long history connected to fishing, which is still visible in parts of the village today. On the 19th of March 2026, Amber and I visited Beesands to see how it had changed following the storms earlier in the year. The effects of the storms were clearly visible along the seafront. One of the most noticeable changes was that the old winch engine, which had been part of the bea

Torcross is a small nautical village on the South Devon coast, located between Slapton and Kingsbridge. The village sits directly by the sea, giving it a strong maritime atmosphere that often brings to mind old galleons and the early days of seafaring. Because of its exposed position on the coastline, Torcross has always been vulnerable to the power of the sea. Over the years, storms have repeatedly damaged parts of the village, especially the seafront road and nearby buildin