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Plymouth Hoe East Beach is a developed promenade with a narrow strip of shingle beach located in the city of Plymouth.
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 |  |
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| Chance of rain | 66% |
| Max temp. | 20°C |
| (feels like | 18°C) |
| Wind 11mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 78% |
| Min temp. | 16°C |
| (feels like | 14°C) |
| Wind 20mph |  |
The tide at Plymouth Hoe East Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:18 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:53 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
17.6°C
Food available
Toilets
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There are some spaces on Hoe Road.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Naval Memorial (0.2 miles)
Barbican Theatre (0.3 miles)
Plymouth Gin Distillery (0.3 miles)
Plymouth Hoe (0.3 miles)
Plymouth Boat Trips (0.4 miles)
The Barbican (0.4 miles)
Plymouth Synagogue (0.4 miles)
Live Escape Rooms (0.7 miles)
Roomsmiths Escape Rooms (0.7 miles)
Burrator Reservoir (1 miles)
Jacka Bakery (360 yards)
The Harbour Seafood Restaurant and Takeaway (310 yards)
West Hoe Fish Fryers (260 yards)
The Fig Tree @ 36 (330 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 2 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: West Hoe, Plymouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX478537
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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