Tregantle Cliff Beach. Whitsand Bay Beach
Plymouth, Cornwall
Long stretch of sand with rocky outcrops. Ministry of Defence property with local army base. Tregantle Fort overlooks the beach, and access is occasionally prohibited when the firing range is in use (Red flags indicate No Entry). Popular with families looking for an unspoilt rural beach (not withstanding the gun fire!)
Beach Type
Sand and rocksFacilities
Cliff top cafe at nearby FreathyActivities
SurfingSwimming - rip currents can make conditions unsafe at times
Nature and Wildlife
On the south West Coast path which offers coastal walks in either direction. The beach itself is three miles long with plenty of room to stretch your legs.Parking
Parking available in Freathy. limited parking at TregantleWater Quality
Not TestedLifeguard
RNLIDogs
No dog restrictions.Location
Nearest town: PlymouthCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.3524, -4.26903
Postcode: PL11 3AZ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Take the floating bridge ferry across form Plymouth to torpoint and continue along the A374. In Antony. turn left up a steep hill towards Freathy. At the T junction turn left and then take the first right to Tregantle (and Freathy)Nearest Railway Stations
St Germans (Approx. 3 miles away)Keyham (Approx. 5 miles away)
Saltash (Approx. 5 miles away)
Devonport Dockyard (Approx. 5 miles away)
Devonport (Devon) (Approx. 5 miles away)