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Bigbury on Sea Beach

Bigbury
Nr Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 4AZ

Tel: 01548 843558

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Burgh Island from Bigbury on Sea

About us

A 40 minute drive from Dartmouth is the stunning sandy beach of Bigbury on sea, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and joined by causeway to the iconic Burgh Island.

Shallow water for paddling and rock pools for exploring. Bigbury on Sea is a popular family beach and great for windsurfing and kite surfing too. There is a beach shop and cafe close by and on site parking.

Lifeguards are on site May - September. 

Visit Burgh Island by unique sea tractor or walk across the causeway at low tide. There is also a Venus cafe serving organic and local food.

The Beach Awards are sponsored by: Venus Company.
 

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access to the beach
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • First Aid Room
  • Lifeguards (May - September)
  • Shower facilities

Catering

  • Beach side refreshment kiosk
  • On-Site café/restaurant

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - easy access to beach from car park.

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

By Car: Take the B3392 from the A379. Follow signs to Burgh Island and Bigbury-on-Sea. Car Parks located next to the beach. All day parking charge amount depends on time of year.

Public Transport Directions

Accessible by using the South West Coastal Foot path.

Awards

  • Beach AwardsBlue Flag Award Blue Flag Award 2010

Opening Times

open (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)

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