Family Beaches
Things to Do: Beaches
Salcombe South Sands Beach, Salcombe, Devon (South Coast)
Fine sandy family beach accessible by road, footpath and ferry from Salcombe
South Sands is a fine sandy family beach accessible by road, coastal footpath and passenger ferry from Salcombe town centre. Two hotels and a nearby Youth Hostel can provide accommodation for all purposes.
Strete Gate Beach, Nr Dartmouth, Devon (South Coast)
Clean and unspoilt with spectacular views around Start Bay
Strete Gate lies at the northern end of the long shingle expanse of Slapton Sands. The beach is clean and unspoilt with spectacular views around Start Bay. A picnic area is adjacent to the car park.
Thurlestone South Beach, Nr Kingsbridge, Devon (South Coast)
A National Trust beach and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The most prominent feature in the area is the famous Thurlestone Rock, painted by Turner, which is best seen at high tide. The name comes from the Saxon name Torlestone, meaning pierced rock.
A long shingle beach with windsurfing, sailing and canoeing. Slapton Sands is also well known as the beach where many lives were lost during rehearsals for the D-Day landings in 1944.
A traditional sandy resort beach with excellent facilities for the family day out. Attractions include historic pier, miniature railway, sea-life centre, amusement arcades, land train and the famous Weston Donkeys.
