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Downderry Beach, located on the south coast of Cornwall, is a popular destination for both visitors and locals, offering a unique combination of sand, shingle, and pebbles.
Downderry Beach is a long, straight beach approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, comprising a mixture of sand, shingle, and pebbles. The beach is backed by cliffs, providing a picturesque backdrop for beachgoers. At low tide, rock pools are exposed, making it an ideal spot for exploration. The eastern end of the beach is harder to access and has a reputation for being popular with nudists.
The beach is situated near a village, which offers a range of facilities, including a pub, shop, and restaurant. There is also a clifftop memorial garden, providing wonderful sea views. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including walking along the beach, exploring the rock pools, and snorkelling. The wreck of the 'Gypsy', the sister ship to the 'Cutty Sark', is hidden under a kelp bed near the shoreline, waiting to be discovered.
The beach is accessible, with plenty of parking available in the village. However, visitors are advised to check the tides before attempting to walk across the beach to Seaton, as it can be easy to get cut off by the rising tide. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 4% |
| Max temp. | 22°C |
| (feels like | 21°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 7% |
| Min temp. | 15°C |
| (feels like | 16°C) |
| Wind 2mph |  |
The tide at Downderry Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:52 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:53 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
17.6°C
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There is a Council-owned Pay & Display car park for around 50 cars near the beach which includes disabled spaces.
Dogs are allowed on the beach but owners are kindly requested to clean up after their pets.
Manual beach cleaning is carried out by the council and with help from volunteer groups.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Black Rock Beach Hire (2.8 miles)
The Monkey Sanctuary (3.4 miles)
Old Guildhall Museum & Gaol (3.6 miles)
Looe to Polperro walk (3.7 miles)
Looe Island (3.8 miles)
Looe Valley Line (5.2 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: Downderry
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SX314538
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Deviock
Nearest postcode: PL11 3JY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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