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Plymouth Hoe East is situated just in front of Hoe Park and facing Mount Batten. The beach is a shingle and rock beach approximately 150 metres wide, near the centre of Plymouth on the south coast of Devon.
The beach is part of a developed promenade area just below Smeaton’s Lighthouse. The beach itself is rather small and composed of rocks and shingle, offering fine views over Plymouth Sound, a lively natural harbour with plenty of activities to watch.
Plymouth Hoe is reputed to be the spot where Sir Francis Drake was famously playing bowls, a game which he decided to finish before setting out to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588. A statue to the great adventurer commemorates this event, behind which is The Royal Citadel, a 17th century fortress still used by the military today.
For those wishing to enjoy an outdoor swim without the risks of entering the sea, Tinside Lido, a delightful 1930’s art-deco saltwater swimming pool, is available. The lido is open from the end of May until early September.
Jennycliff Beach, located on the east coast of Plymouth Sound, offers great views of Drakes Island, Cornwall, and Plymouth City Centre.
Plymouth Hoe East Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Shingle Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
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| Chance of rain | 44% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
The tide at Plymouth Hoe East Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:24 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:40 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There are some spaces on Hoe Road.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 23 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 23 miles east as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 24 miles east as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 24 miles east as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 25 miles east as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road or 31 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 26 miles east as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 26 miles east as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 26 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 26 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 27 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 28 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 28 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 29 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 29 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 29 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 29 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 29 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 29 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 29 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
Location: West Hoe, Plymouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX478537
Coordinates: 50°21'49"N 4°8'27"W
Mapcode: GBR RBL.2Z
What 3 Words: cloth.misty.beside
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: Plymouth
Nearest postcode: PL1 2JU
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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