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Mouthwell Sands

Devon, England

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Mouthwell Sands is a charming and secluded beach located in the picturesque fishing village of Hope Cove on the South Devon coast.

Mouthwell Sands is a small, family-friendly beach situated on the northern side of Hope Cove. The beach is a quiet sandy bay sheltered from the wind by steep cliffs, making it an ideal location for sunbathing, building sand castles, and swimming. A stream runs down the beach, which is popular with children who enjoy splashing about in it with buckets and spades.

The beach offers a lifeguard service during the summer months, and there are rock pools to explore during low tide. Visitors can access the beach via a small slipway, with parking available at the top of the beach (charges apply). The village of Hope Cove offers a range of shops, pubs, and restaurants, and is renowned for its crab and lobster dishes.

Mouthwell Sands is situated in an Area of Natural Beauty, and the South West Coast Path runs past the beach. There are plenty of walks in the area, including routes to Thurlestone to the north and Bolberry Down to the south. The beach is a great spot for a family day out, and Hope Cove is a charming destination for those looking to enjoy a relaxing day by the sea.

Mouthwell Sands is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Sand

Weather and tides for Tuesday 6 October

Today
Chance of rain 31%
Max temperature 18°C
feels like 20°C
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 94%
Min temperature 14°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 6mph

The tide at Mouthwell Sands is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:43 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 4:17 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Outer Hope

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SX675401

Coordinates: 50°14'46"N 3°51'32"W

Mapcode: GBR QB.N4D4

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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: South Huish

Nearest postcode: TQ7 3HQ

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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Visitor information for Mouthwell Sands, Devon, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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