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Saunton Sands, North Devon

Having two coastlines which vary enormously in character means that Devon's beaches are beautiful, characterful - and numerous.

Family-friendly

Many of Devon's beaches have won awards for being great great places for kids to do what kids do - muck about and have fun. With long stretches of sand, sheltered clean waters, good facilities and often rock pools a-plenty, they're a great place to spend a day.

Recommended family-friendly beaches

Woolacombe: miles of soft sand, with attractions on the beach including great old-school swing boats. Facilities nearby includes food and drink, ice creams and toilets
Dawlish Warren: a sand-dune backed beach with entertainment and facilities for people of all ages
Paignton: a sandy beach with safe swimming and lots of activities to enjoy
Westward Ho!: this long sandy beach is right next to the village, with attractions, kiosks, food and drink and toilets within easy reach

Dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome on most of Devon's beaches, some totally without restriction, and some with a few requirements in terms of area or time of year - just check out the rules before you go.

Recommended dog-friendly beaches

Beesands Beach: welcomes pets all year round. Free car parking nearby
Salcombe North Sands: welcomes pets all year round. Good, safe swimming
Saunton Sands: welcomes pets all year round. Dogs enjoy exploring the dunes
Instow: welcomes pets all year round. Also has dunes, which dogs love

Quiet & secluded

For every large popular beach there are 10 'secret' ones just around the headland ... tucked away and peaceful, you can be the only one on a beautiful Devon beach if you're lucky.

Recommended secluded Devon beaches

Greencliffs: this pebbly beach just round the headland from Westward Ho! in North Devon isn’t accessible by car – but is well worth the walk along the South West Coast Path
Crow Point: head towards Braunton then follow the signs to this secluded beach that’s backed by dunes
Ness Cove Beach: nestled between beautiful red cliffs, this beach is reached via an old smugglers’ tunnel
Fishcombe Cove: a small shingle beach in a peaceful little cove that’s protected on all sides by tall red cliffs

Active & pumping

Devon's also known for its great surf and watersports - some of our beaches are known for being great for beginners, whilst others are best for those with more experience.

Recommended surfing beaches

Bantham: picks up any available Atlantic swell travelling up the English Channel and is a spectacular setting
Croyde: this famous surfing beach is very popular, but some experience is needed as the waves can be big
Woolacombe: a good surfing beach for beginners
Putsborough Beach: in a sheltered spot, Putsborough can offer fun waves when it’s too windy or rough elsewhere

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East Portlemouth Beaches

Nr Salcombe

Opposite the town of Salcombe on the eastern side of the estuary is a long sandy stretch skirting round the coast from East Portlemouth almost to the open sea.
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Woolacombe Beach

Woolacombe

Woolacombe is one of the finest beaches in the West Country, and it is easy to see why it has won numerous awards. It’s a big favourite with families and surfers attracting...
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Sidmouth Town Beach

Sidmouth

A beautiful sand and shingle beach, Sidmouth beach is clean, accessible,, and surrounded by awe inspring cliffs and coastline. Sidmouth town beach is a sand and shingle beach...
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Teignmouth Town Beach

Teignmouth

Teignmouth Beach, South Devon is the ideal traditional seaside family beach – with loads to see and do on the beach and in the surrounding town all year round.
A large...
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Dawlish Warren Beach

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren prides itself on being one of South Devon's top family beaches. Distinctive sand dunes and an internationally recognised nature reserve add uniqueness to this...
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Dawlish Warren Tourism Group

Dawlish Warren

The family beach resort with shops, amusements, go-karts, adventure golf, pubs and accommodation. A birdwatcher's paradise - Something for everyone 365 days/year! Miles of...
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Sidmouth to Beer Coast

Sidmouth

Between Sidmouth and Beer the geology is strongly influenced by a gentle easterly dip in the layers of the rocks that are present. The result is that as you travel east the...
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Burgh Island

Kingsbridge

Burgh Island is an impressive landmark on the South Devon Coast - steeped in history, heritage, and even a famous visitor or two.
Burgh Island can be accessed via...
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Dawlish Town Beach

Dawlish

Within a short walk from the town centre, Dawlish Beach is ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of the town. The beach is a mixture of sand and shingle, and follows the...
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Seaton Beach

Seaton

Seaton Beach is a large pebble beach stetchching over a mile long.
Set in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the UNESCO Jurassic Coast World...
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Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton beach is a large pebbled beach extending for 2.5 miles, from Littleham Cove to the west, to Otterhead in the east.
Bathing is safe and the water...
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Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Devon

SEATON

Stunningly beautiful, the Jurassic Coast reveals the Earth's story in unique geology stretching back over 250 million years. It joined other natural wonders like the Great...
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Beer Beach

Seaton

Beer beach is a beautiful family friendly shingle beach surrounded by limestone cliffs and close to Seaton town. Great for families, this beach is also ideal for swimming...

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