North Sands
Beach in Devon South Hams
England
North Sands
North Sands is a picturesque sandy beach located in Salcombe, Devon. It is a popular destination for visitors seeking a relaxing day by the sea. The beach is surrounded by lush green hills and offers stunning views of the Salcombe Estuary and the surrounding countryside.
North Sands is relatively sheltered, making it an ideal spot for families with young children to enjoy a day at the beach. The calm waters are perfect for swimming and paddling, and there are also opportunities for water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding.
The beach is easily accessible by foot, with a car park located nearby for those driving to the area. There are also facilities available, including toilets and a beachside café serving refreshments.
During low tide, visitors can explore the rock pools and search for marine life, adding an extra element of adventure to their beach day. Overall, North Sands offers a peaceful and scenic setting for a day of sun, sand, and sea in the beautiful surroundings of Devon.
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North Sands Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 50.229283/-3.7800482 or Grid Reference SX7338. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
North Sands is located at Grid Ref: SX7338 (Lat: 50.229283, Lng: -3.7800482)
Administrative County: Devon
District: South Hams
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 50.229283,-3.7800482Post Box
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
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Survey Date: 2022-08-20
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Check Date: 2024-03-02
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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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
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Addr Street: Cliff Road
Cuisine: seafood
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Post Box
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Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Survey Date: 2022-08-20
Lat/Long: 50.2321294/-3.7779493
Blackstone Rock
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Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 50.2267833/-3.7751
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Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 50.2294833/-3.7778333
Wolf Rock
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Poundstone
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Old Harry Beacon
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Historic Transatlantic Cable
Historic: heritage
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Bus Stop
Upper Devon Road
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Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-08-20
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Survey Date: 2022-08-20
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-08-20
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Bench
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Survey Date: 2022-08-20
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Survey Date: 2022-08-20
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Survey Date: 2022-08-20
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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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