Approximate Location Map
Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map
Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map
Beesands Beach is a mile-long shingle beach situated in a quiet rural location. The beach is backed by a large area of grassland and a freshwater lake, known as Widdicombe Ley. A sea wall protects the village, which comprises a line of cottages and a pub, while the coast path runs nearby.
The village of Beesands is a small and traditional Devon fishing village, featuring a church, a row of houses, shops, and a pub overlooking the sea. The beach itself is surrounded by fields and gently rolling hills, with cliffs at one end displaying interesting rock formations. Visitors can access the village and beach via an old country lane, which adds to the area's sense of tranquillity and timelessness. The beach is family-friendly, with a children's playground, and dogs are welcome throughout the year.
In the 1990s, a sea wall was built to protect the village from coastal erosion. Large rocks have also been placed at the high tide limit along the entire length of the beach to prevent erosion and damage.
Beesands is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 97% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph | |
The tide at Beesands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:06 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:08 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Extensive parking adjacent to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
Location: Beesands
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SX820404
Coordinates: 50°15'8"N 3°39'23"W
Mapcode: GBR QP.CN90
What 3 Words: verifying.bright.flicks
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: Stokenham
Nearest postcode: TQ7 2EL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
Important! Beach information is compiled from a variety of different sources and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of compilation. However, information may be incorrectly supplied by our sources or go out of date after publication. BritishBeaches.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this page.
