Scabbacombe Sands
Scabbacombe Sands lie just to the northeast of Kingswear and the estuary of the river Dart on the coast of South Devon.
East-facing, the beach consists of pebbles and sand and is accessed via a quite taxing walk of about three-quarters of a mile (1 km.) from the car park at Woodhuish.
Having trod the path, visitors will be repaid handsomely with views of the picturesque cove. The beach is not usually very busy and so it allows the chance to sit and relax without too much going on around you.
It should be noted that Scabbacombe Sands is used by naturists as well as clothed beachgoers (textiles), so please take this into account before visiting.
There are no facilities here. Scabbacombe Sands beach is dog friendly with dogs allowed all year round.
The National Trust house and gardens of Coleton Fishacre, once home to the D'Oyly Carte family, lies just a short distance away to the southwest as does Kingswear and Dartmouth. To the north lies Brixham and the other resorts of Torbay.
Facilities
✔ Sandy beach
✔ Parking
✔ Dogs permitted
✔ Interesting geology
OS Explorer Map OL20: South Devon
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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:
Caravans
In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Brixham, Paignton, Newton Abbot and Kingsbridge.
