Beaches in Ivybridge, Devon

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The beach guide has 4 beaches listed in and around the town of Ivybridge. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Wonwell Sands Beach (5.8 miles)

    Wonwell Sands © Martin Bodman | BY-SA

    A sandy beach within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated on the east bank of the river Erme and the Erme estuary, the beach joins up with Meadowsfoot (Mothecombe) at low tide. There is nothing in way of facilities at Wonwell and parking is limited. It is generally better to explore the…

  • Ayrmer Cove (6.8 miles)

    Ayrmer Cove © Martin Bodman | BY-SA

    This hidden cove lies at the foot of a valley just to the west of Challaborough. A pretty spot flanked by silvery white cliffs and backed by the rolling hills of the South Hams.

    At low tide there are plenty of rock pools to explore on either side of the beach. Mid beach is…

  • Meadowsfoot Beach (5.9 miles)

    Meadowsfoot © Martin Bodman | BY-SA

    Meadowsfoot Beach is an unspoilt, sandy beach that joins up with Wonwell Beach, on the Erme estuary, at low tide. Privately owned by the Flete estate, Meadowsfoot is open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. There is a large grass car park with toilets and a tea shop. The beach is accessed via…

  • Row Cove (7.5 miles)

    Row Cove © Crispin Purdye | BY-SA

    Row Cove is a small beach, about 5 miles south east of Plymouth. The beach is sandy and largely covered with rocks. There are many rock pools where little explorers will enjoy looking for sea life and the beach is also popular with bird watchers. The cove sits in Bigbury Bay, along with a handful…

Ivybridge beaches map

Map featuring Ivybridge beaches. Click on pins to view beach details