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Salcombe South Sands Beach

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Salcombe South Sands

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A fine sandy family beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with excellent views across the estuary. Accessible by road, coastal footpath and passenger ferry from Salcombe town centre. Sailing tuition and sports equipment hire available. Limited parking.

The Beach Awards are sponsored by: South Sands Sailing, and Tides Reach hotel.

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Salcombe
Devon

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