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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 | 10% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 76% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Downderry Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:02 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:33 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
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
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 25 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 31 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 26 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 26 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road or 32 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 27 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 27 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 27 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road or 34 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 28 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 28 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
Location: Downderry
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SX314538
Coordinates: 50°21'38"N 4°22'17"W
Mapcode: GBR NK.VQWT
What 3 Words: blogging.astounded.lame
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.
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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