Family Beaches in Devon - South Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
Jacobs Ladder Beach, Sidmouth, Devon (South Coast)
Popular family beach set beneath tall red cliffs.
Jacob’s Ladder beach is approximately 1 mile long and is set in a beautiful sheltered bay. It consists mainly of pebbles with a large expanse of sand at low water. When the tide is out there are plenty of rock pools to play in. Beautiful, tall red cliffs back the beach.
Thurlestone - North, Kingsbridge, Devon (South Coast)
A National Trust owned beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
This beach is owned by the National Trust and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beach comprises coarse sand with rocky outcrops and has plenty of rockpools to explore at low tide.
Bovisand Bay Beach, Nr Plymouth, Devon (South Coast)
A sheltered bay of yellow sand with cliffs on either side
The main beach at Bovisand is a sheltered bay of yellow sands with cliffs on either side. It’s popular with locals and visiting families and there’s a large expanse of sand for ball games at low tide.
The beach is an idyllic spot and is safe for swimming with care. It is quieter than other beaches in Torquay due to a steep climb that makes it difficult for prams and disabled access.
Maidencombe Beach, Torquay, Devon (South Coast)
A delightful little cove surrounded by red sandstone cliffs
The sand and shingle beach is within easy reach of Torquay and offers safe swimming with care. There are good coastal walks from the beach and some excellent panoramic views along the coast.
