South Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon
Superb, small beach with great facilities and a sea tractor/water taxi
South Sands (Beach) is a sandy beach with great facilities and views out across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Hire watersports equipment, relax in the beach cafe, enjoy food at the restaurant or stay at South Sands Hotel.
Best of all, you can use South Sands (Beach)'s famous sea tractor and water taxi to shuttle between the beach and the centre of Salcombe. Kids love the trip up and down the estuary.
Location of South Sands (Beach)
South Sands (Beach) is located by the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary on the west side of the water.
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Directions and parking for South Sands (Beach)
The A381 takes you to the south western end of Salcombe. A steep road zig-zags down to North Sands (Beach) and then climbs and narrows to South Sands (Beach).
There's limited parking behind the beach so, in our opinion, it's best to take the South Sands Sea Tractor/Taxi from Salcombe or walk in on the South West Coast Path. The taxi boat delivers you to a sea tractor that takes you onto the beach. It's a fun way to experience the estuary as well.
South Sands (Beach)
South Sands (Beach) is a superb, small and sandy beach with great facilities.
You can hire watersports equipment on the beach.
There's a beach cafe and hotel restaurant at the back of the beach.
Clearly, you can also stay at South Sands Hotel as well.
The South West Coast Path runs along the back of the beach.
Other paths run past the back of Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) to provide awesome views of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary.
Things to do near South Sands (Beach)
The famous Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) is close by.
If you like walking and exceptional views then we'd strongly recommened walking to the top of Sharp Tor (Salcombe). You look north along the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and east towards Prawle Point. Continue to Bolt Head for big views west and east along the coast.
Other things to do in the local area
South Sands is within the South Devon Area of Natural Beauty.
West of South Sands (Beach), visit Hope Cove, Bantham and Bigbury-on-Sea with its iconic Art Deco hotel on Burgh Island.
Explore Salcombe.
In Salcombe, take the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry to East Portlemouth. At low tide, the eastern side of the estuary is lined with amazing beaches including Mill Bay Beach (National Trust).
Alternatively, take the Salcombe Kingsbridge Ferry to Kingsbridge.
Dartmoor National Park is to the north and north west.
The English Riviera is to the north west.
If you like Salcombe then we'd suggest you visit Dartmouth as well.
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