Beach Type

Coarse Sand

Facilities

There are toilets
Including disabled facilities
There are also cafes and shops nearby

Nature and Wildlife

The South West Coast Path crosses the beach. There are some good rock pools on the beach at low tide.

Parking

There is pay parking for 150 cars. There are no spaces for disabled people.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by hand in high season by the National Trust and the Council.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed and dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Thurlestone
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.2598, -3.85699
Postcode: TQ7 3JS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Off the A379 follow signs for Thurlestone and South Milton and then signs to both beaches.

Public Transport

There is an occasional bus service (First in Devon Service 162) to Thurlestone and South Milton village. The nearest railway stations are Plymouth and Totnes.

Nearest Railway Stations

Ivybridge (Approx. 10 miles away)

Tourist Information

Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre The Quay Kingsbridge TQ7 1HS Tel: 01548 853195 E-mail: staff@kingsbridgeinfo.co.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Thurlestone