Shaldon has retained its village atmosphere. Men from the village provided
pilots to navigate the river and its mouth a skillful job, since more than one
ship has come to grief over the years, even in modern times.
Sea fishing at
Teignmouth, Paignton, Torquay and Brixham (including shark
fishing). Trout and salmon fishing in the upper reaches of the
Rivers Teign and Dart.