South Devon : Bantham Beach

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Bantham is one of the best waves on the south coast, is the top break in South Devon and thus popular. This is accentuated by the fact that the beach is a stunningly attractive location with great views across the River Avon and Burgh Island. The beach is big enough for it to never get too crowded and there is plenty of space on the beach, particularly along the river mouth. Bantham catches more of the swell than other local beaches and with its excellent sand banks produces high quality beach break peaks and tubing rights, especially on the sand bars down at the River Avon end of the beach.

These same sand banks can produce strong rips on heavy conditions, particularly as the tide is going out and so on big swell days inexperienced surfers should take care at the river mouth and stick to the main beach.

The river and sand dunes should keep any children amused whilst you tackle the great waves. This is an absolutely fantastic beach.

Details
Driving Access: A single lane, country road for the final 3 miles
Car Park spaces: 800 spaces
Price: Les than £5
Beach facilities: Public toilets at the back of the car park, lifeguards
Beach type: Golden sand
Break type: Beach and river mouth breaks
Pub: Sloop Inn
Sort of wave: Plunging
Peaks: Shifting beach and river mouth
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: North easterly
Local highlights: River Avon
National Trust: No

Ratings
Ability: Novice - Legend
Kids 2 - River & sand dunes
Other stuff: 2 - River, boats, walks, River Avon ferry
Access: 2 - 200m walk down path
Urban proximity: Peace and quiet
Water quality: Good

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