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Devon is host to some of the most beautiful beaches in the United Kingdom. It is perfect for weekend breaks with a number of wonderful self catering, hotels or camping options, many with breath taking views. You can visit Devon by car or train.
The list below is a list of just some of the many beaches in Devon split between North and South Devon.
North Devon is a coastal area of southwest England, known for its dramatic cliffs, wild seas and sandy devon beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde Bay.
Croyde Bay is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes and situated in a small bay on the North Devon Coast.
Croyde Bay is very popular with swimmers more experienced surfers and sunbathers and is rated as one of the best surfing beaches in the world.
Award-winning Woolacombe Beach is widely recognised as one of the best beaches in the UK located between Croyde and Ilfracombe. The 3-mile sandy beach is popular with surfers and families looking for a traditional seaside experience
The unspoilt coast and countryside of South Devon is perfect for a family holiday, romantic getaway or a just abreak.
If you love a traditional English market town then the South Devon estuary town of Kingsbridge is a place you must visit. Surrounded by lush, green rolling countryside it remains a pouplar destination for walking and sailing all year round. Beaches nearby include Bantham beach and Hope Cove.
Dawlish is an English seaside resort town and civil parish in Teignbridge on the south coast of Devon just12 miles from the county town of Exeter and from the larger resort of Torquay.
Within a short walk from the town centre, Dawlish Town Beach is ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of the town. The beach is sandy and is backed by stunning cliffs.
Blackpool Sands Beach consists of coarse golden shingle in an AONB - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Broadsands beach is a red-sandy beach located on South Devon’s English Riviera coast and is an excellent choice for those looking for a quieter day out
Salcombe is a popular and friendly resort that lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Salcombe has A large sandy beach perfect for families, with great swimming
due to the safe bay, and rockpools nearby ready for exploring. The town also has excellent places to shop, food to eat and drink.
Budleigh Salterton beach is situated towards the western start of the majestic World Heritage Jurassic Coast, in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Teignmouth is a seaside town near the market town of Newton Abbot. It is a fishing port and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It is situated on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign, about 12 miles south of Exeter.
A long sandy devon beach stretches from the mouth of the River Teign down towards Holcombe. Whether you choose to stroll along the Victorian Promenade and Pier, to watch the working fishing boats,
or to visit the children's play area or adventure golf course, Teignmouth has everything to make the perfect family day out.
Seaton is a seaside town, fishing harbour and civil parish in East Devon on the south coast of England
Overlooking Lyme Bay and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Seaton Beach is a large pebble beach stretching over a mile long.
Sidmouth Beach is a beautiful expanse of sand and shingle beach, clean, accessible, and surrounded by awe inspring cliffs that make the beach feel very secluded.
Sidmouth is known as the gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Just a little over nine miles from Exeter is the popular Dawlish Warren Beach, which can get very busy in the summer and is known for the 15 metre high red sandstone rock.
Bovisand beach is a sheltered bay of yellow sand with cliffs either side. Located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is popular with locals and families.
If you are looking for high quality cottages while staying in Devon we recommend visiting Marsdens for more information who have a number of properties to let.
The annual three day Dart Music Festival attraction is worth a visit. The event is held in the port and town of Dartmouth, at the mouth of the River Dart.
It is very hard to pick a top five or ten best beaches in Devon. Each beach has a unique offering and is great in its own right. and my advice is see as many as possible.
Tripadvisor: We recommend also visiting Plymouth known for its maritime heritage and narrow cobbled streets.
Dartmoor National Park is a vast moorland where Dartmoor ponies roam its incredible landscape which is a mixture of forests, rivers and wetlands.
This beach blog is dedicated to giving as many details on so many of Britians best beaches. If you have time spare please read some of our other blogs. Life is too short so make the most of all our amazing beaches.
