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Leonards Cove

Devon, England


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Leonards Cove is a small, sheltered shingle beach located near Dartmouth in Devon, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors.

Leonards Cove is a small shingle beach situated close to Dartmouth. The beach is surrounded by a nearby village and campsite, providing essential amenities for visitors. Toilets are available, and access to the beach is via Stoke Fleming village.

For those looking for a more popular beach experience, Blackpool Sands is located just a short distance to the west. This award-winning, family-friendly beach is a privately managed shingle beach in Start Bay, Devon. The beach boasts excellent water quality and is surrounded by green rolling fields and woodland. During the summer months, lifeguards are on duty, and a range of activities are available, including children's activities, kayaks, snorkels, and stand-up paddle boards for hire.

Blackpool Sands has a car park directly behind the beach, providing easy access for visitors, including those with wheelchairs, pushchairs, and buggies. The beach offers a range of facilities, including showers, The Venus Cafe, Takeaway, and Shop. While the beach is dog-friendly during the winter months, dogs are restricted from March to November.

Leonards Cove is on the South Devon Heritage Coast.

Shingle

Weather and tides for Thursday 17 July

Today
Chance of rain 26%
Max temp. 24°C
(feels like 22°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 8%
Min temp. 16°C
(feels like 17°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Leonards Cove is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:02 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:35 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   18.1°C  

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  • Facilities

    Campsite Toilets
  • Popular Activities

    Walking
  • Parking

    Parking in Stoke Fleming.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near Leonards Cove

Things to do and see in the area

The Kings Arms (0.6 miles)
Blackpool Sands (0.7 miles)
Wistman's Wood (1.6 miles)
Dartmouth Castle (1.8 miles)
Dartmouth Yacht Club (2 miles)
Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle (2.1 miles)
Dart Harbour (2.1 miles)
Greenway Ferry & River Boat Cruises (2.1 miles)
The Picnic Boat (2.2 miles)
Hockings Dairy Cream Ices (2.2 miles)

Places to eat near Leonards Cove

Radius 7 (370 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Stoke Fleming

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SX865481

County: Devon

Country: England

Local Authority: South Hams

Parish: Stoke Fleming

Nearest postcode: TQ6 0PH

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