 Welcome to Beach Live - the South West's live bathing water quality information system. After last year's successful, award-winning trial, we've expanded Beach Live to include 20 more beaches across our beautiful region and hope to add more soon.
We are also giving you the option of personalizing your view with weather, surf or tide updates from your number one beach.
You can also sign up for FREE SMS text alerts on your favourite five beaches and what's more we will having fun on the beach with you at special events throughout the summer in partnership with the Heart FM Angels.
Babbacombe
Devon, TQ1 2EP, Lat/Long 50.4N 3.5W
A popular pebbled cove on the south coast of Devon. Sheltered from the harsh winds, Babbacombe offers a great location for scuba diving in addition to swimming and sailing.
The bay boasts stunning views and a host of wildlife and plants thriving in the milder Torquay climate. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities:Parking at Princes Street Car Park, Babbacombe. Toilets and food facilities nearby. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Water sports:Swimming, fishing, windsurfing, sailing, pedalo, scuba diving and walks. Read more about Babbacombe Bay | |
Beach Cove
Devon, TQ1 2EP, Lat/Long 50.5N 3.5W
A small pebbled cove on the south coast near Torquay. This beach is also located next to the bustling town centre and is a good spot for walks exploring the harbour. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Excellent | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Beacon Quay, Torquay. Food, toilets and shops nearby. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Activities: There are gentle waves at this beach make it a perfect for bathing. Read more about Beacon Cove (Torbay) | |
Blackpool Sands (Dartmouth)
Blackpool Sands (Dartmouth)
Devon, TQ6 0RG, Lat/Long50.3N 3.6W
A colourful beach resort which is a hive of activity for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Holidaymakers are guaranteed to enjoy its coarse golden sands, surrounding green fields, and stunning jagged cliffs overlooking the turquoise water.
Located on the South Devon coast, Blackpool Sands is a sheltered beach which is very popular with families and young children.
Beach facilities: Car park off Blackpool Hill. Toilets, shops, food and litter bins.
Budleigh Salterton
Devon, EX9 6NU, Lat/Long 50.6N 3.3W
Known for its large smooth cobbles, Budleigh is set on the East Devon coast against red cliffs. Popular for coastal walks as well as swimming and windsurfing. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Lime Kiln Car Park, Budleigh Salterton. Food, toilets and shops nearby. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Water sports: Swimming, windsurfing, sea canoeing, fishing and snorkelling Read more about Budleigh Salterton | |
Broadsands
Devon, TQ4 6HL, Lat/Long 50.4N 3.6W
A favourite starting point for coastal walks, Broadsands attracts many tourists with its rich red sands and colourful promenade, which is lined with beach huts.
With its with rocky headlands and sheltered cove, Broadsands is a firm family favourite holiday destination along the South Devon coast. The crystal waters are perfect for swimming and sailing. Pedalos are available to hire at the beach, along with classic pitch and putt and deckchairs for relaxing. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Water sports: There are gentle waves at this beach make it a perfect for bathing. Read more about Broadsands (Torbay) | |
Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8HN, Lat/Long 50.8N 4.6W
A Marine Conservation Society Recommended beach. Crooklets is favoured by surfers. The sandy bay is surrounded by rocks and a short distance from the equally popular Summerleaze beach and facilities in Bude town centre. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Crooklets Car Park, Bude. Food, toilets and shops nearby. RNLI Lifeguard service 21 May - 25 September. Water sports: Swimming, surfing, sailing, snorkelling and walks. Read more about Bude (Summerleaze) | |
Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8HN, Lat/Long 50.8N 4.6W
Surrounded by sand dunes, Summerleaze is a busy beach in the summer months filled with surfers and families enjoying the fine sand at low tide. Being the nearest beach to the town centre, Summerleaze has extensive facilities including tasty cuisine and plenty of parking.
Summerleaze is another popular haunt for surfers touring the Cornish coast.
The waters are suitable for beginners up to experienced. Rock pools form along the coastline and the nearby canal offers an alternative walk. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Water sports: Plenty of rippling waves with a tide suitable for surfing at all times, Summerleaze offers strong rips from the river. Read more about Bude (Summerleaze) | |
Challaborough (Kingsbridge)
Challaborough (Kingsbridge)
Devon, TQ7 4HZ, Lat/Long 50.3N 3.9W
Surrounded by impressive sand dunes and breathtaking cliffs, Challaborough is a sheltered sandy beach nestled on the South Devon coast. A popular destination with surfers and body boarders.
With the nearby holiday park offering entertainment and plenty of other water sports, the cove is bursting with activity for the perfect family holiday in the South West.
Beach facilities: There is car parking space at Parkdean Holiday Park, behind the beach. Toilets, shops, campsite, food and litter bins. RNLI Lifeguard service 21 May - 18 September.
Crantock
Cornwall, TR8 5SA, Lat/Long 50.4N 5.1W
Crantock is the perfect location for holidaymakers as well as thrill-seeking surfers. In addition to surfing, the waters are recommended for swimming, fishing, snorkelling, wind surfing and canoeing.
There is plenty of choice when it comes to accommodation with B&Bs, plus camping facilities at the nearby holiday park. Often regarded as a quieter beach resort to bustling Newquay, which is a short trip away. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
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Dawlish
Devon, EX7 0BS, Lat/Long 50.6N 3.5W
Close to the town centre and a good spot for a boat trip around the bay. This sandy beach is backed by red cliffs and the railway line. Dawlish Town is another popular beach for families. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Barton Hill Car Park, Sandy Lane Car Park and Dawlish Station, Dawlish. Food, toilets and shops nearby. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Activities: Swimming, fishing and boat trips. Read more about Dawlish Town | |
Dawlish (Coryton Cove)
Devon, EX7 0NF, Lat/Long 50.6N 3.4W
A protected sandy cove known as Gentleman's Cove due to the shelter it offers beach users. This Marine Conservation Society Recommended resort offers a range of activities including crazy golf and bowls. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facitilities: Parking at Barton Hill Car Park and Dawlish Station, Dawlish. Food, toilets and disabled facilities. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Activities:Swimming, crazy golf, bowls, campsite and walks. Read more about Dawlish (Coryton Cove) | |
Dawlish Warren
Devon, EX7 0NF, Lat/Long 50.6N 3.4W
A combination of sand and shingle, this beach lies next to the Exe estuary and attracts streams of tourists to its open grassland and red cliffs. Situated on the South West Coast Path, there are plenty of guided walks on offer around the nature reserve.
Holder of a Blue Flag Award for the past five years, the beach offers a safe, clean, family environment for swimming alongside impressive sand dunes which are a haven for wildlife. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Bathing water quality: This bathing water is not affected by South West Water overflows. It has benefited from the 2000 Dawlish Clean Sweep scheme. Read more about Dawlish Warren | |
Exmouth
Devon, EX8 2DB, Lat/Long 50.6N 3.4W
A gateway to the Jurassic coast, Exmouth is a popular, long sandy beach with a bustling town centre. Renowned for its excellent kitesurfing and sailing conditions.
Water quality: Benefits from the 1997 Exmouth Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Excellent | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Foxholes Hill Car Park off Queen's Drive and Maer Road Car Park, Exmouth. Food, toilets and shops nearby. RNLI Lifeguard service 28 May - 4 September. Water sports: Swimming, sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and fishing Read more about Exmouth | |
Fistral (Newquay)
Cornwall, TR7 1HY, Lat/Long 50.4N 5.1W
Famed for its surfing conditions, Fistral is a long sandy beach backed by high cliffs. A popular destination with families and surfers who enjoy the consistent waves.
Water quality: Benefits from the 2000 Newquay Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Fistral Beach Car Park off Headland Road, Newquay. foods, shops and campsite nearby. RNLI Lifeguard 29 April - 30 October, plus Easter weekend. Activities: Surfing, other watersports and walks. Read more about Fistral (Newquay) | |
Goodrington Sands (Paignton)
Goodrington Sands
Devon, TQ4 6LN, Lat/Long 50.4N 3.6W
With its soft sand and nearby facilities at Quaywest Water Park, Goodrington Sands attracts streams of visitors every year. It is also popular for rock pooling at low tide. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Youngs Park, Quaywest and Cliff Park Road, Goodrington. Food, shops and toilets. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Activities: Swimming, rock pooling and a water park. Read more about Goodrington Sands (Paignton) | |
Gyllyngvase
Cornwall, TR11 4DP, Lat/Long 50.1N 5.1W
The striking white sands of Gyllyngvase are at the heart of Falmouth and attract scores of families in the summer to its clean waters. The attractive coastline is located adjacent to Castle beach and at low tide it is possible to walk between the two.
Facing south east and overlooked by Pendennis Castle, the beach offers plenty of rock pools to explore in addition to safe bathing waters. Gyllyngvase is also a holder of a Blue Flag Award for five years in a row.
Hollicombe
Devon, TQ3 2DW, Lat/Long 50.4N 3.6W
Hollicombe is a secluded resort surrounded by rocks. It attracts visitors to explore the aquatic wildlife.
Water quality: Benefits from the 2002 Torbay Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: On street parking available along Torbay Road. Toilets. There is no lifeguard service at this beach Activities: Swimming, rock pooling Read more about Hollicombe (Torbay) | |
Mawgan Porth (Newquay)
Cornwall, TR8 4BL, Lat/Long 50.5N 5.0W
Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Mawgan Porth is a rural, sandy beach backed by sand dunes and cliffs. A popular resort with families and surfers due to its exposure to Atlantic swells. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Excellent | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Food, toilets and beach shops. RNLI Lifeguard service. Water sports: Surfing and walks. Read more about Mawgan Porth (Newquay) | |
Meadfoot
Devon, TQ1 2LQ, Lat/Long 50.5N 3.5W
A charming shingle beach in the Wellswood area of Torquay which attracts wildlife observers and bathers, set amidst the striking cliffs.
Holder of a Blue Flag Award 24 years in a row, the small beach is away from the busier Torquay town centre area and boasts a cafe and visitor | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Water sports: This is not a surfing beach with the shores receiving only the occasional short-lived groups of waves during stormy conditions. Read more about Meadfoot (Torbay) | |
Oddicombe
Devon, TQ1 3LB, Lat/Long 50.5N 3.5W
A sheltered shingle beach which is perfect for relaxation amidst impressive red sandstone cliffs. There are spectacular views across the bay for those prepared for a steep walk to the cliff top. Situated just south of the popular Babbacombe Bay, Oddicombe boasts a mild climate and subtropical vegetation.
Holder of a Blue Flag Award for the past five years, Oddicombe is guaranteed to offer tourists a luscious coastal retreat for bathing, sailing and water sports including pedalo hire. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Water sports: sheltered beach which offers safe waters for activities such as canoeing and sailing. Read more about Oddicombe (Torquay) | |
Paignton (Paignton Sands)
Devon, TQ4 6AG, Lat/Long 50.4N 3.6W
A favourite flat sandy beach for families visiting the English Riviera, Paignton Sands offers easy access and plenty of entertainment on the pier for visitors. Behind the beach, there's a large grassy green which stages events most weekends.
Paignton Sands is a safe and clean environment for children with the shallow sea ideal for paddling. It's also a perfect location for swimming and water sports.
Bathing water quality: This bathing water benefited from the Torbay Clean Sweep scheme in the late 1990s. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
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Par (St Austell)
Cornwall, PL24 2AS, Lat/Long 50.3N 4.7W
Recommended by the Marine Conservation Society, Par is a large sandy resort on the south Cornish coast. The attractive harbour and scenery make it an excellent choice for a walk along the coastal path.
Water quality: Benefits from the 1993 Par Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | - |
Beach facilities:Parking at Par Beach Car Park off Polmear Hill, Par. Food, toilets, shops nearby, campsite and pubs. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Activities: Boat trips, walks and horse ridingRead more about Lyme Regis (Cobb) | |
Perran Sands (Penzance)
Cornwall, TR20 9NE, Lat/Long 50.1N 5.4W
Perran Sands at Perranuthnoe is popular sandy beach. The village a short walk away there are plenty of facilities on offer. There have even been occasional sightings of dolphins and basking sharks.
Water quality: Benefits from the 1999 Perranuthnoe Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | - |
Beach facilities: Parking at the beach front, Perranuthnoe. Food and shops in the nearby village. RNLI Lifeguard service 21 May - 25 September. Activities: Swimming and surfing. Read more about Perran Sands (Penzance) | |
Polzeath
Cornwall, PL27 6UE, Lat/Long 50.6N, 4.9W
Surfing hotspot Polzeath is one of the most popular beaches in North Cornwall. With its sand and shingle beach backed by striking cliffs, bathers are also drawn to its clean waters. A good location for many types of coastal bird including puffins, there is a nature reserve and rock pools teaming with life.
Secluded coves and stunning views of the headland mean that Polzeath is a prime location for coastal walks. There is an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants, along with a popular surf school. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
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Porth (Newquay)
Cornwall, TR7 3LU, Lat/Long 50.4N 5.1W
A rural sandy beach near Newquay which is surrounded by cliffs and popular with families due to its easy access.
Water quality: Benefits from the 2000 Newquay Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Porth Beach Car Park, Beach Road, Porth. Toilets, Food and shops nearby. RNLI Lifeguard service 21 May - 25 September. Activities: Swimming, crazy golf course and walks. Read more about Porth (Newquay) | |
Porthleven (West), Cornwall, TR13 9ER, Lat/Long 50.1N 5.3W
A small yet impressive shingle beach surrounded by cliffs. Porthleven is the location of choice for experienced surfers who are attracted to the famed Porthleven Reef Break. These thrilling and adventurous surfing waters should only be dared by advanced surfers.
Filled with Cornish charm with its small fishing boats and fresh fish readily available from the cafes and restaurants lining the harbour, Porthleven attracts many families looking for a relaxing break. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Water sports: A surfing hotspot for experts. Its right-hand reef breaks are famed. Read more about Porthleven (West) | |
Porthmeor
Cornwall, TR26 1JZ, Lat/Long 50.2N 5.5W
Simply one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall. Guaranteed to provide fast and strong waves for surfers.
Porthmeor is a holder of the Blue Flag Award for the past five years and attracts walkers and families keen to explore the rock pools dotted along the beach. Seals and dolphins regularly visit. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Water sports: Porthmeor is another popular beach for surfers and body boarders attracted to the short and snappy beach breaks. It picks up good quality surf and is regarded as an excellent place to learn to surf Read more about Porthmeor | |
Porthminster
Cornwall, TR26 2EB, Lat/Long 50.2N, 5.4W
One of the finest Cornish beaches, Porthminster is a stunning 1km sandy beach with a Mediterranean feel. It is a short walk from the harbour and town centre of St Ives and is the perfect bathing environment for families.
Porthminster is excellent for walks around the headland and with the high quality eating and drinking establishments nearby, it is a guaranteed relaxing day at the coast. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Water sports: sheltered beach with calm waters making it a safe environment for swimming rather than surfing. Read more about Porthminster (St Ives) | |
Porthtowan
Cornwall, TR4 8AW, Lat/Long 50.3N 5.2W
A scenic sandy beach surrounded by steep cliffs along West Cornwall's north coast. Porthtowan attracts surfers to enjoy its consistent powerful waves and families to experience the clean waters. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Toilets, shops, food and litter bins. RNLI Lifeguard service 29 April - 25 September, plus Easter weekend and October half term. Water sports: A well-known beach for surfers of all abilities. Strong tube waves are known to hit the shores at Porthtowan. Read more about Porthtowan | |
Preston Sands (Paignton)
Devon, TQ3 2NU, Lat/Long 50.4N 3.6W
The long sandy beach situated to the north of Preston Sands is a colourful traditional family resort. Rock pools form in the bright red sand at low tide. Behind the beach there is a safe area for children to play.
With a host of eating and drinking facilities nearby and an amusement arcade on the pier, Preston Sands is a popular choice for visitors to the South Devon coast.
Bathing water quality: This bathing water benefited from the Torbay Clean Sweep scheme in the late 1990s.
Rock (Padstow)
Cornwall, PL27 6JZ, Lat/Long 50.5N 4.9W
Located on the coastal path and offering magnificent views of the surrounding area, Rock is a sandy beach on the eastern side of the Camel estuary and opposite the town of Padstow.
Water quality: Benefits from the 1997 Camel Estuary Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Excellent | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Rock Quarry Car Park, Rock Road, Rock. Food, toilets and shops nearby. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Activities: Sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing. Read more about Rock (Padstow) | |
Salcombe Sands (South)
Devon, TQ8 8LH, Lat/Long 50.2N 3.8W
Families flock to this sheltered sandy bay within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Highly regarded as one of the most unspoilt beaches in Devon, Salcombe South Sands offers visitors soft sands, glistening waters and plenty of water sports. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: There is car parking space at Shadycombe Road car park in Salcombe. Toilets, food and litter bins. Water sports: The sheltered cove is not the first choice for surfing due to its relatively calmer waters but it remains a hotspot for canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. Read more about Salcombe Sands (South) | |
Seaton (Looe)
Cornwall, PL11 3JN, Lat/Long 50.4N 4.4W
This picturesque bay is set on a small estuary and attracts walkers to admire the landscape while the tide is out. Surrounded by cliffs and hills, this beach is at the mouth of the River Seaton.
Water quality: Benefits from the 1998 Seaton and Downderry Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | - |
Beach facilities: Parking at Seaton Beach Car Park, Bridge Road. Food and toilets. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Activities: Surfing and walks. Read more about Seaton (Looe) | |
Shoalstone (Torbay)
Devon, TQ5 9AF, Lat/Long 50.4N 3.5W
The eye-catching shingle beach is situated adjacent to Brixham harbour and offers stunning views across Torbay. A popular haunt for divers looking for easy access to the water and its gentle currents.
Low tide exposes rock pools teeming with sea life while the eastern end of the beach boasts an open-air swimming pool. The beach has scooped a Blue Flag Award for many years running and offers a host of facilities including easy disabled access, a beach shop and a cafe; with views across the bay.
Teignmouth (Holcombe)
Devon, EX7 0JL, Lat/Long 50.6N 3.5W
This isolated small cove between Teignmouth and Dawlish is mainly used by local residents. Visitors might spot a range of wildlife including seabirds and dolphins.
Water quality: Benefits from the 2000 Dawlish Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities:There are a small number of spaces at the beach itself and further parking in Teignmouth and Dawlish. Toilets. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Activities: Swimming, fishing, rock pooling and walks Read more about Teignmouth (Holcombe) | |
Teignmouth (Town)
Devon, TQ14 8AY, Lat/Long 50.5N 3.5W
Backed by a traditional promenade, Teignmouth beach is a sandy resort close to the mouth of the Teign Estuary. Wildlife boat trips take visitors to explore the estuary or go dolphin watching.
Water quaility: Benefits from the 2000 Teignmouth Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Excellent | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Brook Street, Brunswick Street and Eastcliffe, Teignmouth. Food, toilets, shops nearby. RNLI Lifeguard service from Easter till September. Activities: Swimming, boat trips, amusements, pier, crazy golf, fishing trips and watersports hire. Read more about Teignmouth (Town) | |
The Towans (Godrevy)
Cornwall, TR27 5BU, Lat/Long 50.2N 5.4W
A rocky, sandy bay which is popular with surfers. The Towans at Godrevy offers great eating facilities and a RNLI Lifeguard Service. The rock pools, caves and gullys make it an attractive and relaxing spot for walking. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Car parking at the National Trust car park at Godrevy Lighthouse. Toilets, shops, food and litter bins. RNLI Lifeguard service 21 May - 25 September. Water sports: Under the right conditions this can offer decent surf for bodyboarders or surfers. Read more about 'The Towans (Godrevy)' beach [Opens in New Window] | |
Torre Abbey (Torquay)
Devon, TQ2 5DG, Lat/Long 50.5N 3.5W
A sandy beach on the south Devon coast abundant with rockpools and an attractive promenade.
Water quality: Benefits from the 2002 Torbay Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Good | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Shedden Hill Road, Torre Valley and Abbey Park, Torquay. Food and toilets. There is no lifeguard service at this each. Activities: Swimming and watersports Read more about Torre Abbey (Torquay) | |
Trevaunance Cove (St Agnes)
Trevaunance Cove (St Agnes)
Cornwall, TR5 0RU, Lat/Long 50.3N 5.2W
A sand and rock beach which is completely covered at high tide. The cove is enclosed on both sides by cliffs and rocks and is popular with surfers.
Water quality: Benefits from the 1996 St Agnes Clean Sweep scheme | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | Excellent | | Blue Flag | - | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Parking at Reppers Coombe, Quay Road, St Agnes. Food, toilets and shops nearby. RNLI Lifeguard service 21 May - 25 September. Activities: Surfing and coastal walks. Read more about Trevaunance Cove (St Agnes) | |
Westward Ho!
Devon, EX39 1LL, Lat/Long 51.0N 4.2W
This North Devon sandy beach is a top choice for families with its attractive traditional beach huts and surrounding pebble ridge. Located behind Northam Burrows Country Park, Westward Ho! offers a good range of facilities including deckchair hire, cafes, toilets and car parking. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: Toilets, campsite, food and litter bins. RNLI Lifeguard service 21 May - 25 September. Water sports: Slow waves attract surfers looking to tread the board for the first time. Westward Ho! is perfect for swimming and windsurfing activities. Read more about Westward Ho! | |
Woolacombe
Devon, EX34 7DN, Lat/Long 51.2N 4.2W
A golden resort on the north Devon coast and a haven for swimming, surfing, windsurfing and sailing, the two and a quarter mile sandy beach offers a safe, clean environment for a family day out. | Quality Awards | 2011 | | EU Guideline | TBC | | Blue Flag | | | Good Beach Guide | |
Beach facilities: There is car parking space for 3,000 cars, including disabled parking, at Esplanade car park and Sandy Burrows car park in Challacombe Hill Road, plus Marine Drive car park in Marine Drive. Toilets, food and litter bins. RNLI Lifeguard service 1 May - 26 September, plus Easter weekend and October half term Read more about 'Woolacombe Village' beach [Opens in New Window] | |
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Porth (Newquay) - North Cornwall coast
Porthleven - Surf forecast
Porthleven, West Cornish coast
Porthmeor - Surf forecast
Porthmeor - West Cornwall coast
Porthtowan - Surf forecast
Porthtowan, West Cornwall coast
Preston Sands - Surf forecast
Preston Sands, South Devon coast
Rock (Padstow) - Tide times
Rock (Padstow) - North Cornwall coast
Salcombe Sands - Tide times
Salcombe Sands (South), South Devon coast
Seaton (Looe) - Tide times
Seaton (Looe), South Cornwall coast
Shoalstone (Torbay) - Surf forecast
Shoalstone (Torbay), South Devon coast
St Agnes - West Cornwall coast
St Ives (Porthminster) - Surf forecast
St Ives (Porthminster) - West Cornwall coast
Teignmouth - Surf forecast
Teignmouth - South Devon coast
Teignmouth - Surf forecast
Teignmouth - South Devon coast
The Towans - Surf forecast
The Towans Godrevy, North Cornwall coast
Torre Abbey (Torquay) - Tide times
Torre Abbey - South Devon coast
Westward Ho! - Surf forecast
Westward Ho! - North Devon coast
Woolacombe - Surf forecast
Woolacombe, North Devon coast
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