Surfing and Bodyboarding
Things to Do: Surfing and Bodyboarding
Towan is a safe family beach with lifeguard cover during the summer season. It is also popular with swimmers, surfers and body boarders due to the protective westerly swells.
The Venus Cafe & Beach Shop, Dartmouth, Devon (South Coast)
South Devon's golden beach for seaside family fun
A beautiful beach in an idyllic setting for a family day out at the seaside. Nature's golden beach in an unspoilt, sheltered bay with clear blue water and surrounded by magnificent evergreens and pines.
A sandy/rocky beach situated just across the Tamar from Plymouth. Very popular with families despite the steep paths that lead down to it. There are numerous rock pools to explore and play in. The east side of the beach is good for surfing although it is recommended for use by experienced surfers.
Bantham Beach, Nr Kingsbridge, Devon (South Coast)
A large expanse of sand with sand dunes and rock pools
The sandy beach is very popular with families and has numerous rock pools and sand dunes to explore. It also benefits from good surf and is popular with both surfers and windsurfers.
Beesands Beach, Nr Kingsbridge, Devon (South Coast)
Backed by a large area of grassland and a freshwater lake
A mile long shingle beach in very quiet rural location, backed by grassland and a freshwater lake. A sea wall protects the line of cottages and a pub that make up Beesands. The small village, with a public house and shop, lies behind a long shingle ridge.
