Approximate Location Map
Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map
Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map
Teignmouth Town Beach is situated close to the mouth of the Teign Estuary on the south coast of Devon. The beach is a sandy resort, approximately one kilometre wide, with a pier, backed by a promenade and the town. It is a traditional South Devon seaside resort with fine examples of Georgian architecture and a Victorian pier.
The Town Beach offers a vast expanse of golden sand, perfect for building sandcastles, playing beach games, or simply sitting in the sunshine and enjoying the views. The clean waters are home to plenty of sea life, and dolphins have occasionally been spotted offshore. The Victorian Grand Pier, built over 150 years ago, suffered extensive storm damage in 2014 but has been restored. The pier has an amusement arcade and fine views back towards the town. Along the seafront, young children might enjoy the award-winning Den play area.
The beach caters to various interests, including swimming, paddleboarding, sunbathing, beach games, and sandcastle building. Visitors can watch working fishing boats, enjoy an activity trail, or simply stroll along the expansive promenade, which is suitable for everyone, including those with mobility needs. For added safety, RNLI lifeguard service is provided from Whitsun to the first week in September.
Practical amenities include ample car parking spaces on the road, public and disabled toilets, baby care facilities, and showers. The beach's proximity to the town center means visitors have easy access to additional dining and shopping options.
It's essential to note some regulations: dogs are not permitted on the main beach between the slipway at Eastcliff and the lighthouse at the point from April 1 to September 30. However, they are allowed in other areas year-round. For water enthusiasts, watercraft are permitted but must use a marked access lane and are not allowed between the yellow marker buoys and the shoreline to protect bather safety. In the winter months, the beach transforms into a popular spot for dog walkers and surfers.
Teignmouth Town Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 19% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
The tide at Teignmouth Town Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:10 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:17 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There are two long stay car parks at either end of the resort, and a range of shorter stay parking within the town.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th on certain areas of the beach.
Beach is litter picked and Resort area cleaned.
Daily - 28th May - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road or 20 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Teignmouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX942728
Coordinates: 50°32'44"N 3°29'35"W
Mapcode: GBR P2.7Q3Z
What 3 Words: cuddled.soft.meatballs
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: Teignbridge
Parish: Teignmouth
Nearest postcode: TQ14 8AY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
Important! Beach information is compiled from a variety of different sources and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of compilation. However, information may be incorrectly supplied by our sources or go out of date after publication. BritishBeaches.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this page.
