South Milton Sands on Bigbury Bay, South Devon, is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a fine beach of coarse sand and an extensive wetland behind the beach which is designated as an SSI. Prominent offshore is the famous Thurlestone Rock which gives the nearby village of Thurlestone its name, the name Thurlestone comes from the Saxon name for pierced rock - Torlestone. owned by the National Trust, the wooden sea defences protecting the National Trust car park at South Milton Sands are reaching the end of their life. An explanation of the problem and an invitation to give your opinions on the options open to them can be found on their web page for South Milton Sands.