Family Beaches
Things to Do: Beaches
Gorran Haven Vault Beach, Gorran Haven, Cornwall (South Coast)
Long sandy beach beneath heather covered cliffs.
A long, sandy beach set beneath tall, heather covered cliffs. Although the access can be difficult it is a safe beach for familes.
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.
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.
Beautiful gravel and sand beach backed by magnificent cliffs, including Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast at 191m above sea level.
The beach is formed by a large expanse of limestone pebbles and is backed by cliffs on three sides which shelter bathers from the prevailing winds. Rufus Castle overlooks the beach which is south facing and safe for swimming. Bathing within the cove is clean and safe, but bathing outside the cove limits is for experienced swimmers only.
