Sandy Bay Beach
Exmouth, Devon
A sandy beach backed by high cliffs; part of a long strip of sand which at low tide is connected all the way to Exmouth. Closed in the winter and can get very crowded in the summer. Nearby Orcombe rocks is a heritage site and a famous spot for fossil hunting. Home to the massive Devon Cliffs Holiday Park.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
CafeRestaurant
Toilets
Holiday park
Activities
BathingWalking
Rock pooling
Water sports
Nature and Wildlife
Local coastal walks either along the beach or using the coast path. Nearby Orecambe rocks mark the start of the Jurassic coast world heritage site which stretches to Studland bay in Dorset.Parking
Ample parking available at the holiday park.Water Quality
AcceptableLifeguard
RNLIDogs
No dogs during summer months.Awards and Recommendations
Quality Coast AwardLocation
Nearest town: ExmouthCounty: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6093, -3.3661
Postcode: EX8 5BT
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Head east out of Exmouth along the coast. Access via Littleham Village and Devon Cliffs Holiday Park.Nearest Railway Stations
Exmouth (Approx. 2 miles away)Dawlish Warren (Approx. 3 miles away)
Starcross (Approx. 4 miles away)
Lympstone Village (Approx. 4 miles away)
Dawlish (Approx. 5 miles away)
Tourist Information
Exmouth TIC Alexandra Terrace. EXMOUTH. EX8 1NZ Tel: 01395 222299 E-mail: Exmouth@btinternet.comSee the Environment Agency report for this beach