Resorts and Beaches


The following information is published as a guide only
Beer Sloping pebble beach facing south in a sheltered cove, backed by limestone cliffs. Swimming is good but bathers should take care as the pebbles shelve under the water. Adequate parking in village nearby. Popular for Fishing trips and Boat. Beach hut and deckchair hire. Refreshments, Disabled Access, Dog Zone, Toilets
Branscombe Uncommercialised south facing beach of gently sloping pebbles and extending for aprox. 2 miles. Small car park adjacent to beach. Fishing trips,and Boat hire, Refreshments, Disabled Access. Dog Zone. Toilets
Budleigh Salterton 2 miles of large pebble beach backed by red sandstone cliffs to west. Quiet, uncrowded. Swimming zoned, Beach hut hire, Refreshments, Dog Zone, Disabled Access, Toilets, Car Parking
Dawlish Sandy beach. Easy access from town & railway station. Deckchair hire. Refreshment kiosks. Car Parks, Toilets. Pedestrian access to Dawlish Warren along sea wall
Dawlish Warren Very popular family resort. Large safe, sandy beach, backed by sand dunes, grassy area and wildlife reserve. Beach shops, Amusements arcade, childrens rides, Golf Links. Deckchair and windbreak hire. Refreshments, Toilets and large car parks 50 yds from beach. Easy access to beach for disabled. Zoned dogs/no dogs. Lifeguards patrol during season. Readily accesible by rail.
Exmouth Large, flat sandy south facing beach at the Exe Estuary. Ideal for family. Bathing is good but swimmers should take note of the controlled bathing zones due to strong currents.
Adequate car parking, Refreshments, Amusements. Popular for Windsurfing, sea angling, boat trips and sailing. Beach hut hire, Deckchair and windbreak hire. Disabled Access. Zoned dogs/no dogs. Toilets
Jacob's Ladder 1 mile long sheltered, pebble beach under red sandstone cliffs. Large area of sand at low tide. Ideal for families. Refreshments, Beach hut and Deck chair hire . Zoned dogs/no dogs 1st May-30th Sept.
Ladram Bay A small sheltered shingle cove, access and car parking through the Ladram Bay Caravan Park. Rowing boats, motorboats, canoes Deckchair hire. No dogs 1st April-30th Sept. Disabled Access. Toilets.
Maidencombe A sandy cove, backed by cliffs. Approach is via steps and long path. Refreshments, cafe and shop at beach. Toilets. Not suitable for disabled. Deckchair, windbreak, pedalo and float hire.
Ness Cove Small, red sand beach, below steep cliffs. Access is via a cliff tunnel and step,so unsuitable for disabled. Deckchair and windbreak hire. Beach refreshments. Toilets near large car park.
Oddicombe Access to this rock and shingle beach is via cliff path or cliff railway, Cafe, shop, toilets and watersport facilities available. Suitable for disabled.
Salcombe Regis Quiet, uncrowded, sloping pebble beach. Accesible of foot only via footpath from Salcombe Regis village or along beach from Sidmouth. Car parking in village. No facilities.
Sandy Bay A large sheltered sandy cove extending approx. half a mile. Car parking above the beach Refreshments, Parascending, canoes and pedalos for hire. No dogs. Toilets
Seaton Gently sloping pebble beach in large south facing bay. Amusements, Beach huts, Deckchair hire. No dogs zone 1st May-30th Sept. Disabled access. Car Park
Sidmouth Sheltered south facing sand & pebble beach below promenade. Refreshments, Deckchair hire. Popular sailing ans sea angling venue. Car Parks. Level access to town. Toilets. No dogs 1st May-30th Sept
Teignmouth Situated at the Teign estuary. Large, red sand beach in front of the town promenade. Amusement arcade on pier. Large green area. Level access to town so equally suitable for families, elderly and less able. Toilets with disabled facilities adjacent to beach. Deckchair and windbreak hire. Boat and Fishing trips. Boat hire available in estuary. Beach shops. Refreshment kiosks. Beach zoned dogs/no dogs. Car parks. Lifeguard patrolled in season.

 

   
Updated 18/12/01