Bigbury on Sea Beach
A large, sandy beach, with plenty of facilities, located between the rivers Avon and Erme in South Devon.
Safe swimming, rock pools and the intriguing Burgh Island, which can be accessed via a causeway at low tide, or a unique ‘sea tractor’ at high.
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
Yes
Dogs friendly beach?
Dog ban in force
Dogs are banned from the beach itself. dog bins are provided.
Activities
- Swimming/bathing
- Surfing
- Wind surfing
Facilities
- Cafe/restaurant
- Toilets
- Town centre nearby
- Shop
- Pub nearby
Nearest town
Postcode
TQ7 4AS
OS grid ref.
SX 6503 4423
Parking
There is a large pay and display car park including 6 disabled spaces.
Water quality
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Bigbury on Sea Beach Reviews
What s not to like?
Graham
Jun 16th 2022Often appearing in the top ten best British beaches you cannot go wrong with this family beach. Living nearby i am probably a little biased but this beach is just so gorgeous.
I’ve tried a few of the other beaches along the South Devon coast but always come back to here. Its well catered with amenities including the charming Pilchard Inn on Burgh Island.
The sea is often a lot calmer particularly on the western side of the causeway and is perfect for a paddle or swim.
All in all a fabulous beach