Family Beaches
Things to Do: Beaches
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.
Mother Ivey's Bay, Padstow, Cornwall (North Coast)
A beautiful isolated, sandy beach hidden away in a picturesque cove.
A beautiful isolated, sandy beach hidden away in a picturesque cove. Unfortunately there is no parking available so access is via the coast path. Please note there are no facilities available at this beach.
Porlock Weir Beach, Nr Minehead, Somerset
A pebbly four mile long beach of archaeological and geographical significance
Popular for swimming, fishing, surfing and sailing - although care needs to be taken when swimming, and surfing should only be undertaken by experienced surfers.
The sand and shingle beach at the fishing port of Porthlevan stretches three miles southeast along the Loe Bar. It’s popular with experienced surfers who brave the waves that break onto a shallow barnacle-encrusted reef.
Porthluney Cove Beach, Nr St Austell, Cornwall (South Coast)
A sheltered sandy beach close to Caerhays Castle Estate
This is a quiet family beach with fairly safe swimming and a ban on motorised craft to maintain to the peace and quiet. It’s part of the Caerhays Castle Estate and the gardens may be visited in the early part of the year.
