Dog friendly beaches in and around Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon

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South Milton Sands is one of the most popular beaches in Devon's South Hams. If you're rambling, it can be reached by walking east along the South West Coast Path from Bantham Sand, but there's excellent access straight onto this National Trust beach from behind it, too.. Lots… Read more

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Located in Kingston, Devon, South West England Wonwell Beach is a tidal sand beach on the east bank of theRiver Erme and Estuary. We've positioned it on Google maps so zoom in on the 'satellite' setting to see its exact location. We'd also recommend referring to the Ordnance… Read more

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Dogs welcome all year round Thurlestone/South Milton Sands is owned by the National Trust and is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beach has plenty of rock pools to explore at low tide. The most prominent feature in the area is the famous Thurlestone Rock… Read more

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No dogs (May-Sept) on small cove; dogs on leads allowed on main beach. A sheltered, sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which is popular with families. The beach is backed by rocky cliffs and the villages of Inner and Outer Hope. Small shops and a choice… Read more

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If you want a beach holiday without the crowds, Mothecombe beach is privately owned and one of the quieter beaches in South Devon. Open all the year round it is large and unspoilt and at low tide Mothecombe comes into its own with fine sand and plenty of opportunity for shallow,… Read more

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Hope Cove, comprising Inner and Outer Hope, nestles beneath dramatic cliffs and among sharp eroded rocks, just offshore. An exceptionally scenic part of the South West Coast Path passes above the beach and there are plenty of facilities, immediately behind the cove. The coast… Read more

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Situated to the south of up-market Modbury, Mothecombe is part of the Flete Estate and the Erme Estuary Nature Reserve. There are two parts to the beach, Meadowsfoot being a privately beach with restrictions May to September no dogs allowed and nearby Coastguard's Beach, which… Read more

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Beautiful long stretch of small pebble beach, surrounded by wildlife. Just a few yards from the beach is a lovely pond. Lovely walks in all directions for all levels of fitness, Startpoint and Hallsands one way and Slapton Sands and Torcross the other way. Beesands is areally… Read more

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Fairy Cove is a pretty little beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the Harbour wall, which is popular with families. Comprised of red sand and shingle with red sandstone cliffs at the back; at low tide the beach is separated from the sea by flat rocks with interesting… Read more

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Up the coast from Beesands, Slapton Sands is also a long, east-facing beach, looking out into Start Bay and towards the lighthouse. At the southern end of this three mile long beach is Torcross, but you can also access the beach half way up the strand, via the memorial car park,… Read more

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Wilcove sits opposite Devonport Dockyard, at the foot of the River Tamar in South East Cornwall. I was greeted by a biting South Easterly wind. The village is pretty, if a little isolated, in terms of facilities. It's close to west-facing Whitsand Bay and the National Trust… Read more

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Dartmouth has a rich heritage, both for maritime leisure and naval reasons. It's one of the most well-to-do towns in South Devon and a magnet for visitors and yachting enthusiasts, who sail here from near and far. The River Dart provides the setting and the town provides the… Read more

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Salcombe North Sands is, predictably, the more northerly of the two beaches at Salcombe, nearer to the town than its partner. Both beaches are close to the mouth of the river estuary. Excellent facilities are nearby and there's a handy picnic area, just behind the beach. This is… Read more

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The beach is a long stretch of red sand parallel to the main seafront road between Torquay and Preston. There is a designated water-skiing area and the beach is largely used by water-sports enthusiasts during the summer months. The beach is located to the South of Corbyn’s Head… Read more

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No dogs between May and September. Owned by the National Trust with its own Marine Conservation Centre and guided rock pool rambles, Wembury, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), is not short of ways to keep you entertained. Safe, clean bathing from gently shelving sand… Read more

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A small shingle and rocky beach adjacent to Shoalstone Pool, Brixham's outdoor seawater swimming pool. There is easy access to the promenade surrounding the beach and pool, with a cafe and superb views across the bay. Beach Office: 01803 851806 Type: Shingle and rocky with large… Read more

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Huge expanse of soft sand at lowtide, the sea goes out far but do check tide times as you can get cut off when the tide comes in if you go too far from the entrance, Park on the road by Tregantle fort and go through the signed gate. Concrete slope down to the beach, quite steep… Read more

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Mill Bay is one element within the sailing and yachting community of Salcombe, a privately owned, sandy sanctuary across the estuary from the town, accessed via a gentle slope down from the pretty village of East Portlemouth, which sits behind the beach on the hillside. Dogs are… Read more

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Whitsand Bay runs North from Rame Head, in Cornwall's South East corner. It's a long beach that faces West and actually comprises several smaller beaches, each with its own character and patrons. For this re-visit, on a falling tide, I visited the most popular section of beach,… Read more

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Dogs allowed all year. These are two halves of a 3 mile sand and shingle bar stretching between Strete in the north and Torcross in the south. At the Torcross end, the bar divides the sea from Slapton Ley - a freshwater lake and Nature Reserve. All of this area of coast is in an… Read more

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Beesands has long been one of Devon's most popular visitor destinations. It is a long pebble beach that looks out into Start Bay.  There are all the facilities that you might want to hand. Among its attractions is its proximity to the lost village of Hallsands, claimed by the… Read more

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The beautiful little shingle beach of Fishcombe is an idyllic spot surrounded by cliffs and wooded hillsides. The steep path that leads down to the beach passes through mature woodland and opens out to reveal a small cove, with spectacular scenery. Type: Shingle with rocks and… Read more

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Elberry Cove is a pretty shingle beach with beautiful clear water reached by foot path from Broadsands. This is a beautiful beach in an idyllic rural setting. Consisting mainly of shingle it is very popular with water ski boats. The romantic ruins of Lord Churston’s bath house… Read more

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This mainly sandy beach represents an unusual combination of attractive scenery, the Quaywest Water Park and an area of established park land. It is therefore a major attraction in the area, capable of supporting a very large number of visitors. Facilities and amenities are… Read more

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Dogs welcome all year. At the very start of the long coastal bar that stretches to Torcross and beyond is this beautiful, safe and clean beach of fine shingle. This is an ideal spot for a dip, for picnics, windsurfing or canoeing. Dogs welcome all year. Visit South Devon -… Read more

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Dogs allowed. A tiny remote sandy inlet set below the craggy black towers of Bolt Head. Access only on foot via the South West Coast Path or somewhat less dauntingly from the Soar Mill Cove Hotel. Or visit by canoe or boat from Salcombe. Well worth the effort of getting there.… Read more

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By-laws prohibiting dogs between 1st May - 30th September are in operation 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.… Read more

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A little to the south of East Portlemouth beach is Mill Bay, a privately owned beach popular with families because of the very safe and clean bathing conditions, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). At low tide there are a wealth of rock pools to explore. Parking is… Read more

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Dogs welcome all year round. 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. East Portlemouth beach, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), is next to the… Read more

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  Dogs allowed on Goodrington North Beach and Goodrington Park also known as Youngs Park all year and on Goodrington South Beach from 01 October to 30 April. There are public toilets, a pub and two cafes, Cantina Kitchen and Bar is open all year and is dog friendly. The high… Read more

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This is one of the most popular day sailing locations in the South West, attracting yachts from Cornwall and further afield, as well as Salcombe and other Devon marinas. Tucked away on a creek next to the River Yealm,  there is a surprising range of facilities and leisure… Read more

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Institute Beach is a quiet little cove backed by red sandstone cliffs, tucked away behind the Livermead Cliff Hotel. At low tide there are rock pools. The beach is located behind the Livermead Cliff Hotel on Torquay’s seafront road. Access is via a set of steps off Cliff Road.… Read more

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Dogs welcome all year round. Crouched between two headlands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the beach is rural in character yet conveniently close to the facilities of the town of Salcombe. The beach is totally submerged at high tide. Dogs welcome all year round… Read more

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