Beach Type

Coarse sand

Facilities

Sand pits for sand castles from May, weather permitting
Toilets including facilities for disabled people and baby changing
There is a beach goods shop and good food facilities

Activities

Swimming
From June there is also a moored bathing raft
A watersports centre offering hire of surf canoes
Boogie boards
Kayaks
Wetsuits and snorkelling equipment

Nature and Wildlife

Inland and coastal walks on the South Devon Coastal Path. There is a circular walk from the beach to Stoke Fleming taking in the 13th Century Church. Green Dragon Pub and dramatic coastal views.

Parking

Ample parking exists.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily during summer months. bins and recycling facilities available.

Dogs

Dogs are banned Easter - November.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Dartmouth
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.3188, -3.60852
Postcode: TQ6 0RG
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Signposted from Dartmouth on the A379 between the village of Stoke Fleming and Strete.

Public Transport

Regular service provided by the number 93 bus which operates between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. Timetable info 01752 222666.

Nearest Railway Stations

Paignton (Approx. 8 miles away)
Totnes (Approx. 9 miles away)
Torquay (Approx. 10 miles away)

Tourist Information

Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre Engine House Mayors Avenue Dartmouth Tel: 01803 834224 E-Mail: enquiries@dartmouth-information.fsnet.co.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Dartmouth