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Plymouth Hoe East Beach

Devon, England


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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

Weather and tides for Saturday 19 July

Today
Chance of rain 66%
Max temp. 20°C
(feels like 18°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
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  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets Shops
  • Popular Activities

    Sunbathing Swimming
  • Features

    Amusements Promenade
  • Parking

    There are some spaces on Hoe Road.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Excellent water quality

    Excellent water quality

Recommended holiday cottages near Plymouth Hoe East Beach

Things to do and see in the area

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)

Places to eat near Plymouth Hoe East Beach

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

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Location: West Hoe, Plymouth

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SX478537

Country: England

Local Authority: Plymouth

Nearest postcode: PL1 2JU

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