A picturesque beach stretching for just over a mile between Boat Cove and Langstone Rock, Dawlish Beach is the perfect escape from the town. With a long promenade extending the length of the beach, Dawlish provides an idyllic spot for a stroll. Wave to all those aboard the train running parallel to the promenade, then cast your gaze back to the deep blue sea.
The village of Holcombe is a short walk away so park in the village and walk down Smugglers Lane under the railway line to the cove. It's a quiet spot made up of shingle and sand with the dramatic red cliffs above. Dogs are welcome year round.
Sailing, swimming, rowing and fishing are all but a few things likely to grab your attention at Shaldon Beach. With a wealth of activity and events throughout the year, this beach provides plenty of entertainment in the prettiest of packages. Parking and eateries are available nearby.
This secluded beach can only be reached through an old smugglers tunnel down a sloping path and steps. It's sheltered due to the surrounding cliffs and mainly comprises of shingle. Great for swimming and fishing, there is no lifegaurd cover. Dogs are welcome year round and there is ample parking close by.
Framed with cliffs and lush hillside, Meadfoot Beach revels in the beauty of the English Riviera. A stone's throw from the Agatha Christie Mile, Meadfoot itself looks like it's been pulled from a romantic novel. Meander along the promenade past brightly coloured beach huts, before taking the steps down to the beach and soaking in the sounds of the sea.
A personal favourite of Agatha Christie, you could be forgiven for thinking Ansteys Cove was plucked from the pages of a fairy tale. Nestled in quintessential English Riviera coastline, this beautiful shingle beach enjoys the benefits of nearby parking, a cafe and shop, whilst maintaining a peaceful solitude that'll leave you transfixed.
Where lush woodland meets the sea, Babbacombe Bay's elegant shingle arc beach is a place of beauty. A stone's throw from the vivacity of one of Britain's greatest seaside resorts, visitors will fall in love with the bay's clear waters and calm vibe. There are steps and a slipway leading down to the beach and parking is available nearby. Dogs are welcome.
A rocky, shingle beach within a five minute walk of a pay and display car park. There's easy access from the promenade above and the town centre is a short walk away.
This mainly sand and shingle beach is lined with an array of brightly coloured beach huts - which add to its appeal. It is very popular with families and has a small promenade.
Also known as Gentleman's Cove, Coryton Cove offers a unique seaside sanctuary punctuated with multi-coloured beach huts and backed by Dawlish's striking red cliffs. Just a short distance from the town, the shoreline is mere moments away and if you are lucky, you might even see a dolphin breaking the surface of the water whilst you dip your toes in the sea.
'With miles of stunning Beaches near Shaldon we have listed 17 of the very best beaches Shaldon has to offer. Exclusively reviewed by people who have been there.'
4 June 2025
A picturesque beach stretching for just over a mile between Boat Cove and Langstone Rock, Dawlish Beach is the perfect escape from the town. With a long promenade extending the length of the beach, Dawlish provides an idyllic spot for a stroll. Wave to all those aboard the train running parallel to the promenade, then cast your gaze back to the deep blue sea.
18 September 2022
The village of Holcombe is a short walk away so park in the village and walk down Smugglers Lane under the railway line to the cove. It's a quiet spot made up of shingle and sand with the dramatic red cliffs above. Dogs are welcome year round.
17 June 2019
Sailing, swimming, rowing and fishing are all but a few things likely to grab your attention at Shaldon Beach. With a wealth of activity and events throughout the year, this beach provides plenty of entertainment in the prettiest of packages. Parking and eateries are available nearby.
28 April 2019
This secluded beach can only be reached through an old smugglers tunnel down a sloping path and steps. It's sheltered due to the surrounding cliffs and mainly comprises of shingle. Great for swimming and fishing, there is no lifegaurd cover. Dogs are welcome year round and there is ample parking close by.
14 October 2011
Framed with cliffs and lush hillside, Meadfoot Beach revels in the beauty of the English Riviera. A stone's throw from the Agatha Christie Mile, Meadfoot itself looks like it's been pulled from a romantic novel. Meander along the promenade past brightly coloured beach huts, before taking the steps down to the beach and soaking in the sounds of the sea.
A personal favourite of Agatha Christie, you could be forgiven for thinking Ansteys Cove was plucked from the pages of a fairy tale. Nestled in quintessential English Riviera coastline, this beautiful shingle beach enjoys the benefits of nearby parking, a cafe and shop, whilst maintaining a peaceful solitude that'll leave you transfixed.
Where lush woodland meets the sea, Babbacombe Bay's elegant shingle arc beach is a place of beauty. A stone's throw from the vivacity of one of Britain's greatest seaside resorts, visitors will fall in love with the bay's clear waters and calm vibe. There are steps and a slipway leading down to the beach and parking is available nearby. Dogs are welcome.
A rocky, shingle beach within a five minute walk of a pay and display car park. There's easy access from the promenade above and the town centre is a short walk away.
This mainly sand and shingle beach is lined with an array of brightly coloured beach huts - which add to its appeal. It is very popular with families and has a small promenade.
Also known as Gentleman's Cove, Coryton Cove offers a unique seaside sanctuary punctuated with multi-coloured beach huts and backed by Dawlish's striking red cliffs. Just a short distance from the town, the shoreline is mere moments away and if you are lucky, you might even see a dolphin breaking the surface of the water whilst you dip your toes in the sea.