Mothecombe - Meadowsfoot & Coastguards Beach Beach
Holbeton, Devon
A large expanse of sand that is a traditional family beach. There are two parts to the beach. Meadowsfoot which is a privately owned beach and is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The nearby Coastguard's Beach has free public access.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets and a cafe are nearbyActivities
SwimmingNature and Wildlife
The beach is on the South West Coastal Path. The Erme Estuary next to the beach is managed as a nature reserve.Parking
There is pay parking for 650 cars near the beach.Water Quality
Fail (swimming not advised)Lifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily by hand in high season by the Council and Flete Estate as necessary. There are litter and dog bins but dogs are banned at certain times.Location
Nearest town: HolbetonCounty: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.309, -3.95162
Postcode: PL8 1LB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From the A379 Modbury to Plymouth Road take the Holbeton turn off. The beach is signposted from Holbeton.Public Transport
Western National Bus services 611 and 612 run by the beach. The nearest train station is Plymouth.Nearest Railway Stations
Ivybridge (Approx. 6 miles away)Plymouth (Approx. 10 miles away)
Devonport Dockyard (Approx. 11 miles away)
Devonport (Devon) (Approx. 11 miles away)
Tourist Information
Modbury Tourist Information Centre 4 Modbury Court Church Street Modbury PL21 0QR Tel: 01548 830159See the Environment Agency report for this beach