Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach is a beach situated in Devon, UK. It has a distinctive appearance that varies based on the tide. Burgh Island is a significant attraction on the beach, featuring a hotel, pub, and ruins to explore. The island can be accessed by sea tractor and provides spectacular views of the beach. Bigbury Beach is a popular surfing spot, offering a surf school, board rentals, and lessons. The river Avon separates Bigbury and Bantham, making it an ideal place for dog walking and small boats. Families with children will find the beach suitable, with amenities such as toilets and a lifeguard. Bars and restaurants are accessible on the beach, with parking nearby. In general, Bigbury Beach is a must-see location for anyone seeking a unique and enjoyable beach experience.
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What to do at Bigbury Beach?

Amenities

Bigbury Beach amenities include parking and toilet.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is a great spot for families, with wide stretches of fine sand and rock pools to explore, as well as good snorkeling and surfing opportunities. Visitors also enjoy walking over to Burgh Island and visiting the hotel and pub there. However, the beach can get very busy at peak holiday times and visitors should be aware of the currents by the estuary side. A tractor is available to transport visitors back to the mainland at high tide, but it does not operate in bad weather.

Where is Bigbury Beach?

Latitude: 50.2811587 / Longitude: -3.8961788

Bigbury Beach is located in Plymouth. The following map of Bigbury Beach shows the exact location.

Where to Stay near Bigbury Beach?

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