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Bovisand Beach is a sheltered bay with yellow sand, surrounded by cliffs on either side. The beach is approximately 100 metres wide and features a small stream that flows over the beach to the sea. When the tide is out, the beach offers a large expanse of flat sand, ideal for ball games and other activities.
Bovisand Beach is situated on the south coast of Devon, easily accessible from Plymouth. The beach can be reached by bus (number 54) during the summer months, or by car with a steep descent of around 5 minutes from the car park or bus stop. However, the beach may not be suitable for those with mobility problems due to the steep descent.
The beach offers a range of amenities, including the Cliffedge Cafe, which serves tea and cake and offers scenic views of the surrounding area. There are also toilets behind the cafe, although they are reserved for patrons only. Additional pay-and-display parking is available at Crownhill Bay. The beach is popular with families, snorkelers, and young explorers who enjoy the rock pools. On a sunny day, there are views from the beach across to Rame Head in Cornwall.
The beach is situated alongside the South West Coast Path, with Plymouth a 5-mile walk to the north. There are plenty of grassy areas above the beach, perfect for a family picnic, and scenic views of the surrounding area.
Bovisand Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Bay Sand
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 5mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 50% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 6mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Bovisand Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:40 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:58 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is a car park both sides of the bay where a charge applies.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th, when a seasonal ban is in place.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 22 miles east as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 23 miles east as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 23 miles east as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 24 miles east as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 26 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 26 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
Location: Down Thomas
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SX492505
Coordinates: 50°20'8"N 4°7'11"W
Mapcode: GBR NX.X9LV
What 3 Words: vote.fans.healers
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: Wembury
Nearest postcode: PL9 0AD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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