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Bantham Beach is situated on the east side of the mouth of the South Devon Avon, and is backed by sand dunes and the rolling hills of the South Hams. The beach is approximately 550 metres wide and offers great views of Burgh Island and neighbouring Bigbury beach.
The beach is a fairly remote location, but has a range of facilities, including the "Gastrobus" serving snacks and drinks, a pub, and a cafe. There is also a seasonal lifeguard service, making it a safe option for families. Additionally, the Bantham Surfing Academy offers lessons and equipment hire for those looking to try their hand at surfing.
Bantham Beach is renowned for its surfing, and is considered one of the best surfing beaches in South Devon. The beach offers a range of water sports, including bodyboarding and swimming, although the water can get chilly, so a wetsuit is recommended.
The beach is privately owned, along with the village, but this does not affect public access. The beach and village were formerly part of the Evans Estates, and were sold in 2014 for an estimated £11.5 million to a private family.
There is plenty of parking available, although the road leading to the beach can be narrow and congested on busy days. Visitors to the beach can enjoy a range of activities, including surfing, swimming, and simply relaxing on the beach.
Bantham Beach is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 30mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 52% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Bantham Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 1:10 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:20 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is a large car park by the beach.
Dogs allowed on part of the beach only and in this area a seasonal ban is in place between May to September.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer and weekly the rest of the year.
Daily - 30th April - 25th September
Weekends - 16th - 24th April; 1st - 16th October
Easter - 25th March - 10th April
Oct half term - 22nd - 30th October
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
just over a mile southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 24 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 25 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 27 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
Location: Bantham
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SX661436
Coordinates: 50°16'40"N 3°52'46"W
Mapcode: GBR Q9.CZ17
What 3 Words: affirming.grudging.spirits
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Devon
Country: England
Local Authority: South Hams
Parish: Thurlestone
Nearest postcode: TQ7 3AN
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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