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Bigbury-on-Sea Causeway Beach is located at the mouth of the South Devon Avon, and is connected to Burgh Island by a causeway that is passable at low tide. At high tide, a sea tractor transports passengers to and from the island. The beach is approximately 450 metres wide and is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) between the rivers Avon and Erme in Devon’s South Hams.
The beach has plenty of facilities, including good disabled access, a beach shop and cafe, and a seasonal lifeguard service. During the summer months, the shallow waters of Bigbury beach are generally fairly calm and safe to swim in. There is also a surf school for those looking to catch some waves, although nearby Bantham tends to draw more of a crowd.
Burgh Island, which is accessible across the causeway at low tide, is home to a stunning Art Deco hotel and has strong links with Agatha Christie. The famous crime author spent extended periods staying on the island and based two of her novels, ‘Evil Under the Sun’ and ‘And Then There Were None’, here.
Bigbury-on-Sea is a great family beach and has been a recipient of the Blue Flag award for its cleanliness and facilities. The beach is backed by low cliffs and surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), just south of the River Avon estuary.
Bigbury-on-Sea Causeway Beach is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 47% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Bigbury-on-Sea Causeway Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:48 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:51 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There is a large pay and display car park with 6 disabled spaces.
Restricted access for dogs, from May to September. No dogs are allowed on certain parts of the beach all year.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer and weekly the rest of the year.
Daily - 9th July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 3 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 25 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 25 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 28 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 28 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 30 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Bigbury-on-Sea
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SX650441
Coordinates: 50°16'56"N 3°53'44"W
Mapcode: GBR Q9.CM0T
What 3 Words: nasal.handed.appraised
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: Bigbury
Nearest postcode: TQ7 4AS
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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