Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Cafe and shops in the village
Approximately half mile from the beach

Nature and Wildlife

Bantham is on the South Devon Coastal Path. and next to the Avon Estuary. The sand dune system is a nature conservation site. and a few rock pools are worth exploring.

Parking

There is a large car park by the beach.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily in high season and a minimum of 4 times per week at other times.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from the beach itself. dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Kingsbridge
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.2784, -3.87765
Postcode: TQ7 3AN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From A381 Plymouth to Kingsbridge follow signs to Bantham. narrow lane with passing places. through the village and car park.

Public Transport

Seasonal passenger ferry to Bigbury.

Nearest Railway Stations

Ivybridge (Approx. 8 miles away)

Tourist Information

Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre The Quay Kingsbridge TQ7 1HS Tel: 01548 853195

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Kingsbridge