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Wonwell Beach, also known as Coastguards Beach, is a sheltered sandy beach located near the mouth of the Erme estuary in Devon.
Wonwell Beach is one of a trio of beaches within the Flete Estate on the banks of the River Erme. The beach is quiet and scenic, offering a cosy strip of sand at high tide and a generous expanse of golden sand at low tide. The name of the beach originates from the row of old coastguard cottages that sit above the beach, overlooking the river mouth.
The beach has a slipway, making it more accessible than the other nearby beaches. It is also the recommended low tide crossing point for the estuary, with tide information displayed on the slip. Visitors can walk to the beach from neighbouring Mothecombe beach at low tide.
Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round.
The beach is situated near Ivybridge in Devon.
Wonwell Beach is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 25% |
| Max temp. | 21°C |
| (feels like | 20°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 12% |
| Min temp. | 17°C |
| (feels like | 17°C) |
| Wind 7mph |  |
The tide at Wonwell Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:08 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:23 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
18.2°C
Parking is very limited and access is down narrow country lanes.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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The Dolphin Inn Pub and B&B (1.2 miles)
South West Coast Path - Burgh Island (2.8 miles)
Burgh Island (2.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: Battisborough Cross
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SX616472
County: Devon
Country: England
Local Authority: South Hams
Parish: Kingston
Nearest postcode: PL8 1LD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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