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Great Mattiscombe Beach

(Great Mattiscombe Sand)

Devon, England


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A beautiful exposed beach with some interesting rock formations.

The beach can only be accessed on foot from the South-West Coastal Path, so it is usually very quiet.

Great Mattiscombe Beach is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Sand Rock

Weather and tides for Saturday 1 April

Today
Chance of rain 48%
Max temp. 13°C
(feels like 10°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 4%
Min temp. 6°C
(feels like 4°C)
Wind 11mph

The tide at Great Mattiscombe Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:07 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 4:38 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Great Mattiscombe Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Slapton Sands (3.3 miles)
Start Point Lighthouse (4 miles)
East Portlemouth & Gara Rock Trail (4.7 miles)
Whitestrand Boat Hire (4.9 miles)
Salcombe Tourist Information Centre (4.9 miles)
Salcombe Harbour (4.9 miles)
Salcombe Distilling Company (5 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Hallsands

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SX817369

County: Devon

Country: England

Local Authority: South Hams

Parish: Stokenham

Nearest postcode: TQ7 2ET

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