Beaches in the area
Blackpool Sands
Blackpool Sands, set in a sheltered
bay surrounded by evergreens and pines is one of South Devon's most beautiful
natural treasures.
A shingle beach, as are all the main beaches in Start Bay located only 3 miles
West of Dartmouth.
Bantham
Bantham Beach is
situated on the South coast of Devon in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Idyllically set at the mouth of the river Avon Bantham beach looks out toward
Burgh Island.
As well as fine golden sand Bantham Beach also has rock pools and sand dunes
making it an ideal beach for all the family.
Facilities available during the summer include a life guard, toilets and first aid, there is also disabled access and a pay car park.
Bantham Beach has been MCS Recommended for it's high quality water standards and has won a Blue Flag award. Aprox 30 minutes by car.
Bigbury-on-Sea
Famous for Burgh
Island, which is linked to the main land by the beach, when the tide is in
reach the island by riding on the sea tractor!
Bigbury-on-Sea provides plenty of fine "Sand Castle Sand" along with many
excellent facilities, including a shop, toilets and pub.
Beautiful views are assured over to Bantham and along Bigbury
Bay.
Thurlestone
Thurlestone
Sands, with its wide sandy beach is one of several locally owned by the
National Trust and
attracts both families and water sports enthusiasts. The wide sandy beach is
backed by a nature reserve
where rare and exciting birds have been spotted. Those preferring exercise to
sunbathing
can take off along the South Devon Coastal Path for wonderful walks with
spectacular views.
Picturesque and historic Thurlestone village, slightly inland, with its 13th
Century church
and pretty thatched cottages also offers a pub, a hotel and post office/village
stores.
The waters here
are particularly well suited to surfing, windsurfing or canoeing.
During the summer months a range of watersports equipment can be hired on the
beach.
Nearby Thurlestone Golf club is set in about 50 spectacular acres on the cliff top with beautiful sea views.
You can walk from Thurlestone to the quaint harbour of Hope Cove along the cliff top, well recommended.