Beesands
Beesands lies on the South coast of Devon on Start Bay, north of Hallsands and south of Torcross.
Also known as Bee Sands, it is a long east-facing shingle beach fronting an attractive fishing village. The small triangular freshwater lake of Widdicombe Ley lies just north of the village, its name thought to derive from the fact that it supplied withies (stems of willow) since the time of William the Conqueror.
The north of the beach is dominated by the former Beesands Quarry, now in the stewardship of the National Trust. The coast path turns inland here to skirt the quarry before resuming its route northwards to meet the sea once more at Torcross.
Not really a bucket and spade beach, Beesands is still a picturesque beach that is well worth a visit, as is the nearby ruined village at Hallsands.
Beesands boasts good facilities including a playground for children and areas suitable for picnics. There is the 'Britannia Shellfish' seafood café and the highly regarded 'Cricket Inn' here for refreshment.
Beesands is a dog friendly beach - they are allowed on the beach all year round.
Facilities
✔ Parking
✔ Flora and Fauna
✔ Toilets
✔ Dogs permitted
✔ Cafe, shop or pub
✔ Easily accessible
✔ Family friendly
OS Explorer Map OL20: South Devon
This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike.
Local area
Holiday Parks
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Salcombe
Kingsbridge
Caravans
In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Kingsbridge, Brixham, Paignton and Newton Abbot.
