North Sands Bay

Bay in Devon South Hams

England

North Sands Bay

Salcombe : Bay Scenery Looking out into the bay. — Salcombe : Bay Scenery Credit: Lewis Clarke

North Sands Bay is a picturesque bay located in the county of Devon, England. Situated on the southern coast of the county, it forms part of the popular seaside town of Salcombe. The bay is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, making it a sought-after destination for visitors and locals alike.

The beach at North Sands Bay stretches for approximately 500 meters and consists mainly of soft golden sand, offering a perfect spot for sunbathing and relaxation. The calm and clear waters of the bay make it ideal for swimming and other water activities such as paddleboarding and kayaking.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, the bay offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Salcombe Estuary. It is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with rock pools providing an opportunity for exploration and discovery.

North Sands Bay is well-equipped to cater to the needs of visitors, with ample parking spaces, public toilets, and nearby facilities such as cafes, restaurants, and shops. The bay is easily accessible by road, and a regular bus service operates during the peak season.

For those looking to explore further, the South West Coast Path passes through North Sands Bay, providing access to other nearby beaches and coastal walks. The bay is also a popular starting point for boat trips, allowing visitors to discover the stunning coastline and nearby attractions.

Overall, North Sands Bay in Devon offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, perfect for enjoying the beauty of the natural surroundings and engaging in a variety of coastal activities.

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North Sands Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.229316/-3.7802598 or Grid Reference SX7338. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Salcombe : Bay Scenery Looking out into the bay.

Salcombe : Bay Scenery

Looking out into the bay.

Salcombe : Coastal Scenery Looking across the coastline.

Salcombe : Coastal Scenery

Looking across the coastline.

Salcombe : North Sands Looking across the beach.

Salcombe : North Sands

Looking across the beach.

Salcombe : North Sands Looking across the beach.

Salcombe : North Sands

Looking across the beach.

Salcombe : Coastal Scenery Looking towards the rocky shore.

Salcombe : Coastal Scenery

Looking towards the rocky shore.

Salcombe : Coastal Scenery Looking across the coast with Poundstone in view.

Salcombe : Coastal Scenery

Looking across the coast with Poundstone in view.

Salcombe : Bolt Head A view towards Bolt Head.

Salcombe : Bolt Head

A view towards Bolt Head.

East Portlemouth : Sunny Cove Looking towards a beach and cove.

East Portlemouth : Sunny Cove

Looking towards a beach and cove.

East Portlemouth : Coastal Scenery A view towards the rocks.

East Portlemouth : Coastal Scenery

A view towards the rocks.

East Portlemouth : Coastal Scenery A view along the coastline.

East Portlemouth : Coastal Scenery

A view along the coastline.

East Portlemouth : Coastal Scenery A house with a view overlooking the bay.

East Portlemouth : Coastal Scenery

A house with a view overlooking the bay.

Salcombe : Pound Stone A beacon on the stones.

Salcombe : Pound Stone

A beacon on the stones.

Salcombe : Beadon Road Looking along Beadon Road.

Salcombe : Beadon Road

Looking along Beadon Road.

Salcombe : Beadon Road A road with no entry to vehicles from here.

Salcombe : Beadon Road

A road with no entry to vehicles from here.

Salcombe : A381 Looking along the A381.

Salcombe : A381

Looking along the A381.

Salcombe : Tarmac A tarmac area off Main Road.

Salcombe : Tarmac

A tarmac area off Main Road.

Salcombe : Beadon Road Beadon Road off Main Road.

Salcombe : Beadon Road

Beadon Road off Main Road.

Salcombe : Gulf Petrol Station A Gulf garage off Main Road.

Salcombe : Gulf Petrol Station

A Gulf garage off Main Road.

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North Sands Bay is located at Grid Ref: SX7338 (Lat: 50.229316, Lng: -3.7802598)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.229316,-3.7802598

Source: PGS

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Source: PGS

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Source: PGS

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Maxwidth: 6'6"

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Bench

Lat/Long: 50.2259576/-3.7843481

Bench

Lat/Long: 50.2261121/-3.7842032

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Collection Times: Mo-Sa 11:15; Su off

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

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Royal Cypher: EIIR

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Lat/Long: 50.2279678/-3.7825161

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 50.2294332/-3.7772281

Bench

Lat/Long: 50.2280267/-3.7825893

Toilets

Fee: no

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 50.2301796/-3.7798232

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 50.2302573/-3.7812227

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Collection Times: Mo-Sa 11:00; Su off

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Design: type_c

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Royal Cypher: EVIIR

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Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2303436/-3.7803905

Telephone

Booth: K6

Check Date: 2024-03-02

Covered: booth

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Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 13:00; Sa 12:00; Su off

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Design: type_b

Post Box Mounting: stone_wall

Post Box Type: wall

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Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2314887/-3.7804602

Restaurant

The Winking Prawn

Addr City: Salcombe

Addr Housename: The Winking Prawn

Addr Postcode: TQ8 8LD

Addr Street: Cliff Road

Cuisine: seafood

Fhrs Id: 1428734

Source Addr: FHRS Open Data

Lat/Long: 50.2304911/-3.7809377

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 50.2306583/-3.7857873

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 13:00, Sa 11:45; Su off

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Design: type_b

Post Box Mounting: stone_wall

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: TQ8 47

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2321294/-3.7779493

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 50.2301637/-3.7801114

Blackstone Rock

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Seamark Beacon Lateral Colour: green

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Seamark Light Character: Q

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Seamark Light Group: 2

Seamark Light Height: 4

Seamark Light Period: 8

Seamark Light Range: 2

Seamark Light Reference: A 0221

Seamark Name: Blackstone Rock

Seamark Type: beacon_lateral

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 50.2267833/-3.7751

Seamark Light 1 Character: Fl

Seamark Light 1 Colour: red

Seamark Light 1 Height: 27

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Seamark Light 2 Period: 2

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Seamark Light 2 Sector Start: 182.5

Seamark Light 2 Sequence: 0.5+(1.5)

Seamark Light 3 Character: Fl

Seamark Light 3 Colour: white

Seamark Light 3 Height: 27

Seamark Light 3 Period: 2

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Seamark Light 3 Sector Start: 357.5

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Seamark Light Reference: A 0220

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 50.2294833/-3.7778333

Shaw's Corner

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 50.2321043/-3.7776197

Wolf Rock

Seamark Buoy Lateral Category: starboard

Seamark Buoy Lateral Colour: green

Seamark Buoy Lateral Shape: can

Seamark Buoy Lateral System: iala-a

Seamark Light Character: Q

Seamark Light Colour: green

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Seamark Light Character: Q

Seamark Light Colour: green

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Lat/Long: 50.2272541/-3.775308

Poundstone

Place: locality

Seamark Beacon Lateral Category: port

Seamark Beacon Lateral Colour: red

Seamark Beacon Lateral System: iala-a

Seamark Type: beacon_lateral

Lat/Long: 50.2275142/-3.777881

Old Harry Beacon

Place: locality

Seamark Beacon Lateral Category: port

Seamark Beacon Lateral Colour: red

Seamark Beacon Lateral System: iala-a

Seamark Type: beacon_lateral

Source: OS 1963

Lat/Long: 50.2281649/-3.7763578

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Lat/Long: 50.2285808/-3.7751208

Historic Transatlantic Cable

Historic: heritage

Lat/Long: 50.2296724/-3.7820759

The Cheesewring

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 50.2304784/-3.7763457

Bus Stop

Upper Devon Road

Bench: yes

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Lit: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1100DEA10146

Naptan NaptanCode: dvnawjdw

Operator: Tally Ho!

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 50.2321451/-3.7774173

Sandhill Point

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 50.230051/-3.7779548

Direction: SSW

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Lat/Long: 50.2334459/-3.7802848

Direction: 175

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Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 50.2301532/-3.7800763

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 50.2301249/-3.7800092

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 50.2301406/-3.7800464

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 50.2257806/-3.7845457

Life Ring

Emergency: life_ring

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.22997/-3.7815947

Fire Hydrant

Emergency: fire_hydrant

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Fire Hydrant Type: underground

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2294432/-3.7782336

Fire Hydrant

Emergency: fire_hydrant

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Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2296308/-3.7786732

Fire Hydrant

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Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2321795/-3.7769275

Bench

Backrest: yes

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2294367/-3.7771691

Bench

Backrest: yes

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2301802/-3.7798475

Waste Basket

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2301695/-3.7801898

Waste Basket

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2301031/-3.7815644

Waste Basket

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

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Fire Hydrant

Emergency: fire_hydrant

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Survey Date: 2022-08-20

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Fire Hydrant

Emergency: fire_hydrant

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Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2320025/-3.779572

Bench

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2321339/-3.7795727

Bench

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2321347/-3.7796145

Fire Hydrant

Emergency: fire_hydrant

Fire Hydrant Type: underground

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2321756/-3.7778967

Bus Stop

Bench: no

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Survey Date: 2022-08-20

Lat/Long: 50.2320935/-3.7774361

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