August, 2022
Make the most of the beautiful outdoors and enjoy one of Plymouth’s nearby beaches. August and September are great times to get your fix of vitamin sea. We are blessed with some amazing beaches and coastline for walking, sunbathing, surfing and exploring.
You don't need to travel far to get in the water. There is great sea swimming from the steps next to the Lido on the Hoe. Two swimmers' pontoons are moored about 50m offshore. For more advanced sea swimmers, Devil's Point is popular. The lido on the Hoe is a fantastic pool and a great place to sunbathe. Booking required.
Tinside Lido image credit: Plymouth Lido image by Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bigbury on Sea features a beautiful sandy beach, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is joined by a causeway to the iconic Burgh Island. There is shallow water for paddling and rock pools for exploring. Bigbury on Sea is a popular family beach and great for surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing too.
Bigbury on Sea image credit: Glen Denny / Bigbury-on-Sea
Mothecombe beach is one of the quieter beaches in South Devon. Large and unspoilt and at low tide Mothecombe comes into its own with fine sand and plenty of opportunity for shallow, sheltered bathing. Pick up swell in the winter for surfing.
Mothecombe Beach image credit: JOHN SIMPSON, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kingsand and Cawsand are twin seafront villages on the Rame Peninsula in Cornwall. The beach at Kingsand overlooks Plymouth Sound and has fantastic views of the ships coming and going. Like neighbouring Cawsand beach, it is a sheltered beach that reveals some good rock pools at low tide. Fish and chip shops close by for some dinner as well!
Cawsand image credit: richard fryer / Cawsand Bay
The beaches of Whitsand Bay offer three miles of stunning sand from Rame Head to Portwrinkle and are considered one of Cornwall’s hidden gems. Reached by steep paths and steps that wind down between the verdant vegetation, these beaches are never crowded. At low tide the long stretches of glistening sand provide great walking or jogging opportunities, whilst the constant swell keeps surfers happy riding some huge waves.
Whitsand Bay image credit: Longsands Beach near Whitsand Bay Golf Course by Martin Wyatt, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Owned by the National Trust with its own Marine Conservation Centre and guided rock pool rambles, Wembury, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is not short of ways to keep you entertained. There's safe, clean bathing from gently shelving sand and shale, with beautiful cliff walks to Bovisand in the west and Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo to the east. Popular with surfers, but watch out for the rocks.
Wembury beach and church image credit: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Plymouth Hoe offers great sea swimming opportunities with swimmers' pontoons moored about 50m offshore. Advanced sea swimmers often prefer Devil's Point. The Tinside Lido on the Hoe is another fantastic spot for swimming and sunbathing.
Bigbury on Sea is a popular family beach, known for its sandy shores, shallow waters for paddling, and rock pools for exploring. It's also great for surfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing.
Mothecombe beach is one of the quieter beaches in South Devon. It offers fine sand and sheltered bathing, especially at low tide. Note that dogs are not permitted from 1 May until 30 September.
Kingsand and Cawsand beaches on the Rame Peninsula are twin seafront villages that offer sheltered beaches with fantastic views of Plymouth Sound and some great rock pools at low tide. There are also nearby fish and chip shops.
Whitsand Bay is perfect for surfers, offering three miles of stunning sand and a constant swell that produces some huge waves. The beach is reached by steep paths and steps, ensuring it's never crowded.
Wembury beach, owned by the National Trust, offers safe, clean bathing, beautiful cliff walks, and guided rock pool rambles. It’s also popular with surfers, but be cautious of the rocks. The area is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides various ways to stay entertained.
Some beaches, like Whitsand Bay, require a hike down steep paths and steps, which can be challenging but ensure a less crowded experience. For detailed parking information, it’s best to check local resources or the National Trust website for beaches like Wembury.
Dogs are welcome at many beaches, but some, like Mothecombe beach, have restrictions during the summer months (1 May to 30 September). Always check the specific beach regulations before planning your visit.
Facilities vary by beach. For example, Plymouth Hoe has the Tinside Lido with booking required for the pool, while other beaches like Kingsand and Cawsand offer nearby dining options like fish and chip shops. It’s advisable to research the specific amenities available at each beach.
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