Sidmouth - Jacobs Ladder Beach
Sidmouth, Devon
The beach is formed by a large expanse of legally protected pebbles (it is actually an offence to remove them) in a bay accessed by a slope and steps from Connaught Gardens, or by a level path from the main town beach. The bay is backed by steep cliffs.
Beach Type
PebblesFacilities
Toilets including facilities for disabled peopleCafe/restaurants
Activities
SwimmingNature and Wildlife
Good rock pools at Chit Rocks and western end of beach at low tide. Access to South West Coast Path and the Dorset and East Devon World Heritage Coast site.Parking
Paid parking available including spaces for disabled people.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
Beach manually cleaned daily in summer. monthly in winter by district council.Dogs
Dog bins are provided. and dogs are welcome all year on part of the beach and from October to the end of April on the main beach.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: SidmouthCounty: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.675, -3.24698
Postcode: EX10 8QL
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
No car access to beach. National cycle route 2. proposed. buzzard regional cycle route 52. Park in car park nearby. or at side off road adjacent. Short walk (less than 100m) down surfaced path to beach.Public Transport
Regular Bus service to/from Exeter (Paddington line) and Honiton (Waterloo line).Nearest Railway Stations
Whimple (Approx. 8 miles away)Feniton (Approx. 8 miles away)
Exmouth (Approx. 8 miles away)
Lympstone Village (Approx. 8 miles away)
Exton (Approx. 8 miles away)
Tourist Information
Nearest Tourist Information Centre Sidmouth swimming pool (far eastern end) Tel: 01395 516441See the Environment Agency report for this beach