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BEACHES GUIDE

Nestled within the stunning South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Salcombe boasts some of the most breathtaking beaches in the UK. From family-friendly sands perfect for picnics and paddling, to secluded coves reached only by foot or boat, there’s a beach to suit every mood and moment.

Use the map below to explore Salcombe’s beaches — find directions, facilities, and local tips to help you make the most of your day by the sea.

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Bantham Beach

Classic sandy beach with dunes, very popular with surfers.

  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Lifeguard in summer months
  • Food
  • Dogs allowed (seasonal restrictions)

Blackpool Sands

Excellent Blue Flag award-winning family beach with great facilities close to Dartmouth.

  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Lifeguard in summer months
  • Food
  • Dogs allowed (seasonal restrictions)
  • Disabled access
  • Beach shop

East Portlemouth Beach

Fine sand and rocks. Easily reached by the Salcombe Foot Ferry. Gets the evening sun.

  • Dogs allowed (all year round)
  • Cafe

Harbour Beach – Hope Cove

Sandy beach with rocks. Some parking. All facilities and further parking in Inner Hope

  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Food
  • Dogs allowed on lead
  • Disabled access
  • Beach shop

Mill Bay

Extensive beaches, fine sand and rocks. Best reached by the Salcombe Ferry.

  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Dogs allowed (all year round)
  • Disabled access

Mouthwell Beach – Hope Cove

Sandy beach with rocks, close to Hope Cove’s shops, pub and restaurants.

  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Lifeguard in summer months
  • Food
  • Dogs allowed (seasonal restrictions)
  • Beach shop

North Sands – Salcombe

Sheltered sandy beach, close to Salcombe’s town facilities.

  • Toilets
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Food
  • Dogs allowed (all year round)
  • Disabled access
  • Beach shop

Slapton Sands & Torcross

Long pebble and shingle beach with steep access to the sea. Stretches for almost two miles. Nature Reserve. On bus route.

  • Toilets
  • Pub
  • Parking
  • Lifeguard in summer months
  • Cafe

Soar Mill Cove

Isolated sandy beach with rocks, near Salcombe. Parking and food 500m away at Soar Mill Hotel.

  • Dogs allowed (all year round)

South Milton Sands

Long, coarse sandy beach with some rocks. More facilities nearby in Thurlestone village.

  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Lifeguard in summer months
  • Food
  • Dogs allowed (all year round)
  • Beach shop

South Sands – Salcombe

Sheltered sandy beach. South Sands Ferry access from Salcombe town.

  • Toilets
  • Hotels
  • Food
  • Dogs allowed (seasonal restrictions)
  • Disabled access

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