Bovisand Bay Beach
Plymouth, Devon
The main beach at Bovisand is a sheltered bay of yellow sand with cliffs either side. It is popular with locals and families. There is a large expanse of flat sand when the tide is out, which is ideal for ball games and warms the water with the incoming tide.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
There are toilets nearbyThere are beach shops on both sides of the bay
Activities
The beach is perfect for swimming and snorkellingNature and Wildlife
The beach is situated on a coast path from which you can walk the 5 miles to Plymouth or 7 miles to the River Yealm passing various bays.Parking
There is a carpark both sides of the bay. they both charge.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
Litter bins are provided.Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between May 1st to Sept 30th. Dog bins are provided.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: PlymouthCounty: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.335, -4.11839
Postcode: PL9 0AD
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
From Plymouth head to Mountbatten. follow signs for Jenny Cliff/Staddon Heights. Beach can be accessed both sides.Public Transport
There are regular buses from Plymouth. There is a water taxi from the Mayflower steps to Mountbatten with buses leaving from there or a 2 mile coastal walk to the beach.Nearest Railway Stations
Plymouth (Approx. 3 miles away)Devonport Dockyard (Approx. 4 miles away)
Devonport (Devon) (Approx. 4 miles away)
Keyham (Approx. 5 miles away)
St Budeaux Victoria Road (Approx. 5 miles away)
Tourist Information
Bovisand Lodge Estate. Bovisand. Nr. Plymouth. PL9 0AA. 01752 403554See the Environment Agency report for this beach