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Mothecombe Beach is situated at the mouth of the Erme Estuary and is a remote sandy bay, approximately 330 metres wide, backed by sand dunes and cliffs. A stream flows onto the beach to the sea. The beach is privately owned and maintained by the Flete Estate, and has remained completely unspoilt, with the only buildings being an old boathouse and a lime kiln.
There are two parts to the beach: Meadowsfoot, which is a privately owned beach and is open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays; and the nearby Coastguard's Beach, which has free public access. The beach is accessed via a narrow, wooded path, which is fine for pushchairs but may be challenging for wheelchair users. A large grass car park with toilets and a tea shop is available in the estate's grounds.
Please note that BBQs and fires on the beaches are strictly prohibited at all times. Access to the beach is restricted out of season, and paths from the car park down to the beach are not suitable for wheelchairs.
Mothecombe Beach is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 16% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 49% |
| Min temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 16mph | |
The tide at Mothecombe Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:32 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:45 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
There is pay parking for 650 cars near the beach.
A seasonal ban is in place.
Cleaned daily during the summer by the Flete Estate
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles east as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 16 miles east as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road or 21 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 21 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
Location: Battisborough Cross
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SX610473
Coordinates: 50°18'35"N 3°57'10"W
Mapcode: GBR Q5.QY51
What 3 Words: examine.nuzzling.tissue
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: Holbeton
Nearest postcode: PL8 1LA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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