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Hall Sands

Beach in Devon South Hams

England

Hall Sands

Hallsands
Hallsands Credit: Chris Andrews

Hall Sands is a picturesque shingle beach located in South Devon, England. This secluded beach is surrounded by rolling hills and offers stunning views of the English Channel. The beach is relatively small, with a gentle slope into the water, making it a popular spot for families and swimmers.

Hall Sands is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds of more popular beaches. The beach is accessed via a narrow road that winds through the countryside, adding to its secluded feel.

Visitors to Hall Sands can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking on the shingle shoreline. The beach is also a great spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds often spotted along the coast.

While Hall Sands does not have any facilities such as toilets or cafes, its unspoiled beauty and quiet charm make it a hidden gem for those looking to enjoy a peaceful day by the sea. It is recommended to bring supplies and be prepared for a short walk to access the beach from the parking area.

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Hall Sands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.232613/-3.657747 or Grid Reference SX8138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hallsands
Hallsands
Common seals on John Sims (Start Point) The common seal (Phoca vitulina) sticks to familiar resting spots or haulout sites, generally rocky areas like these shown on the south Devon Coast.
Common seals on John Sims (Start Point)
The common seal (Phoca vitulina) sticks to familiar resting spots or haulout sites, generally rocky areas like these shown on the south Devon Coast.
Start Point Lighthouse from above Deep Cove The name "Start" derives from an Anglo-Saxon word steort, meaning a tail. The rocks of The Point are greenschist and mica-schist, formed by metamorphism of Devonian sediments during a period of mountain building towards the end of the Carboniferous period.
Start Point Lighthouse from above Deep Cove
The name "Start" derives from an Anglo-Saxon word steort, meaning a tail. The rocks of The Point are greenschist and mica-schist, formed by metamorphism of Devonian sediments during a period of mountain building towards the end of the Carboniferous period.
Footpath to coast from Start Point car park A track leads past Start Farm to an isolated clifftop car park. The views themselves are worth the visit but visitors can descend this valley path to the shore and then follow the footpath anticlockwise around start point back to the starting point.
Footpath to coast from Start Point car park
A track leads past Start Farm to an isolated clifftop car park. The views themselves are worth the visit but visitors can descend this valley path to the shore and then follow the footpath anticlockwise around start point back to the starting point.
Great Mattiscombe Sand This lovely sandy, south facing beach can only be reached by footpath.
Great Mattiscombe Sand
This lovely sandy, south facing beach can only be reached by footpath.
The ruined village of Hallsands The fishing village of Hallsands had existed since the 17th C. By the time of the 1891 census the population had reached 159. Unfortunately, offshore dredging undermined the beach. This dredging was sanctioned by the Board of Trade to supply construction materials for naval dockyards. Almost certainly the dredging resulted in the sea finally overwhelming the village on the night of 26 January 1917.
The ruined village of Hallsands
The fishing village of Hallsands had existed since the 17th C. By the time of the 1891 census the population had reached 159. Unfortunately, offshore dredging undermined the beach. This dredging was sanctioned by the Board of Trade to supply construction materials for naval dockyards. Almost certainly the dredging resulted in the sea finally overwhelming the village on the night of 26 January 1917.
Boats at Hallsands Boats on the shingle beach at Hallsands.
Boats at Hallsands
Boats on the shingle beach at Hallsands.
Start Point lighthouse Start Point lighthouse was built in 1836 and was automated in 1993. The tower is 28 metres (92 ft) high.
Start Point lighthouse
Start Point lighthouse was built in 1836 and was automated in 1993. The tower is 28 metres (92 ft) high.
Start Point Lighthouse Start Point lighthouse was built in 1836 and was automated in 1993. The tower is 28 metres (92 ft) high.
Start Point Lighthouse
Start Point lighthouse was built in 1836 and was automated in 1993. The tower is 28 metres (92 ft) high.
South West Coast Path signpost This signpost on the South West Coast Path near Start Point indicates the distance in miles to the start and end of this Long Distance Path, 462 miles to Minehead and 168 miles to Poole.
South West Coast Path signpost
This signpost on the South West Coast Path near Start Point indicates the distance in miles to the start and end of this Long Distance Path, 462 miles to Minehead and 168 miles to Poole.
Coast path above Ravens Cove The South West Coast Path above Ravens Cove with the Start Point lighthouse in the background.
Coast path above Ravens Cove
The South West Coast Path above Ravens Cove with the Start Point lighthouse in the background.
Coast path approaching Start Point The South West Coast Path approaching Start Point and it lighthouse.
Coast path approaching Start Point
The South West Coast Path approaching Start Point and it lighthouse.
Great Mattiscombe Sand Great Mattiscombe Sand in Peartree Cove viewed from the South West Coast Path.
Great Mattiscombe Sand
Great Mattiscombe Sand in Peartree Cove viewed from the South West Coast Path.
Coast path between Hallsands and Beesands The South West Coast Path between Hallsands and Beesands.
Coast path between Hallsands and Beesands
The South West Coast Path between Hallsands and Beesands.
Beach at Hallsands Beach and the village of Hallsands with Start Point in the background.
Beach at Hallsands
Beach and the village of Hallsands with Start Point in the background.
The coastal path approaching Tinsey Head The far point is Start Point.
The coastal path approaching Tinsey Head
The far point is Start Point.
Coastal path approaching Hallsands
Coastal path approaching Hallsands
Beached boats at Hallsands
Beached boats at Hallsands
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Hall Sands is located at Grid Ref: SX8138 (Lat: 50.232613, Lng: -3.657747)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///regal.seaside.springing. Near Salcombe, Devon

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