Bigbury on Sea Beach is a popular family destination, with easy access and good parking. Just across the water is Burgh Island, where Agatha Christie and Noel Coward once kicked up their heels. You can visit the island during the summer courtesy of a special sea tractor'.
If you are looking for the perfect family beach then this could be the one. There's a wide expanse of gently sloping golden sand and numerous rockpools alongside seasonal lifeguard cover. The beach is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it's not hard to see why with views over to Bigbury and Burgh Island.
There is disabled access to this unspoilt beach in Salcombe, as well as an on site cafe/restaurant, parking and toilets, plus pleasure boat cruises and lots of water activities, so something for everyone.
Along with Sunny Cove, Mill Bay opposite Salcombe on Kingsbridge Estuary can be reached via a regular pedestrian ferry from Salcombe, there is also parking available. The beaches are lovely, there is a stream and good facilities.
Backed by a freshwater lake this mile long beach is mainly made up of shingle and pebbles. There is plenty of parking and toilets nearby.
This is a curved sandy beach and is quiet sheltered due to its shape. There is a a small amount of parking located nearby or you could park at Bigbury-on-sea, where there is ample parking, then take the pleasant 10 - 15 minute walk across to Challaborough.
Comprised of two sandy beaches known as Inner and Outer Hope, Hope Cove sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within strolling distance from the village itself, once a busy fishing hub, Hope Cove's beaches have the best of both worlds with plenty of facilities available.
A sheltered sandy cove with a National Trust car park although space is limited. Popular with families and accessable via ferry from Salcombe. Take your fishing net as there are some great rockpools at low tide.
This sandy beach is ideal for families, the steep cliffs help provide shelter and there are a number of rock pools to explore. There is parking and toilets nearby.
Here you'll find a secluded and quiet, pebbly beach partly owned by the National Trust. There is no direct access by road, you either have to walk from the village or along the beach from Sidmouth but it's worth the effort for the seclusion, and you can even take your dog.
'With miles of stunning Beaches near Kingsbridge we have listed 13 of the very best beaches Kingsbridge has to offer. Exclusively reviewed by people who have been there.'
5 July 2026
Bigbury on Sea Beach is a popular family destination, with easy access and good parking. Just across the water is Burgh Island, where Agatha Christie and Noel Coward once kicked up their heels. You can visit the island during the summer courtesy of a special sea tractor'.
23 June 2024
If you are looking for the perfect family beach then this could be the one. There's a wide expanse of gently sloping golden sand and numerous rockpools alongside seasonal lifeguard cover. The beach is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it's not hard to see why with views over to Bigbury and Burgh Island.
27 September 2012
There is disabled access to this unspoilt beach in Salcombe, as well as an on site cafe/restaurant, parking and toilets, plus pleasure boat cruises and lots of water activities, so something for everyone.
27 September 2012
Along with Sunny Cove, Mill Bay opposite Salcombe on Kingsbridge Estuary can be reached via a regular pedestrian ferry from Salcombe, there is also parking available. The beaches are lovely, there is a stream and good facilities.
Backed by a freshwater lake this mile long beach is mainly made up of shingle and pebbles. There is plenty of parking and toilets nearby.
This is a curved sandy beach and is quiet sheltered due to its shape. There is a a small amount of parking located nearby or you could park at Bigbury-on-sea, where there is ample parking, then take the pleasant 10 - 15 minute walk across to Challaborough.
Comprised of two sandy beaches known as Inner and Outer Hope, Hope Cove sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within strolling distance from the village itself, once a busy fishing hub, Hope Cove's beaches have the best of both worlds with plenty of facilities available.
A sheltered sandy cove with a National Trust car park although space is limited. Popular with families and accessable via ferry from Salcombe. Take your fishing net as there are some great rockpools at low tide.
This sandy beach is ideal for families, the steep cliffs help provide shelter and there are a number of rock pools to explore. There is parking and toilets nearby.
Here you'll find a secluded and quiet, pebbly beach partly owned by the National Trust. There is no direct access by road, you either have to walk from the village or along the beach from Sidmouth but it's worth the effort for the seclusion, and you can even take your dog.