Studioamano celebrates Devon in a series of journal posts
The South Devon coast is varied with its dramatic cliffs, rocky coastlines and hidden coves.
The best way to explore the South Devon coast is on foot via the South West Coast Path.
The South West Coast Path
This is England’s longest way-marked footpath and runs for 630 miles from Minehead, Somerset to Poole Harbour, Dorset. The South Devon stretch, around 125 miles, takes in many of the main towns in the region.
The South Devon Coast is home to some wonderful beaches.
There's a South Devon beach for every occasion in the South Hams. Crystal clear waters, large sandy beaches and beautiful secluded coves. Many of the beaches in South Devon have awards for water and beach quality.
Salcombe is the ideal base for exploring our sparkling seas and unspoilt stretches of sand.
North Sands
A popular family beach whose shallow water makes it perfect for paddling and swimming safely.
South Sands – wonderful for watersports
A popular Salcombe beach with excellent facilities.
East Portlemouth – sandcastles, sunbathing & swimming
A beautiful, conveniently located while also being relatively quiet for most of the year.
Mill Bay – a sizeable sandy beach
Mill Bay is a great spot for rockpooling
Gara Rock beach – a rocky beach
Craggy rocks line the edges of the beach, giving excellent opportunities for exploring the rockpools.
Coleton Fishacre borders a stretch of rugged coastline, along which you'll find a couple of secluded coves cared for by the National Trust. One of which is Man Sands Beach.
Man Sands beach
At Scabbacombe Lane you'll find Man Sands car park. From here, a walk down the lane leads you past a bird hide and on to Man Sands beach. From the bird hide you can look out over Man Sands wetland and down to the beach.
Blackpool Sands
With its sparkling blue waters and sheltered sandy beach, Blackpool Sands is Blue Flag accredited. The bay is usually calm and protected, and is the perfect destination for swimming and a many different watersports. Located just four miles out of Dartmouth, this beach is ina stunning location and has all the amenities and facilities you need.
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Sugary Cove, Dartmouth
This beach is at the mouth of the River Dart. Its a remote, quiet beach of shingle and rocks with beautiful views of sailing boats out to sea as they begin to enter Dartmouth Harbour.
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