Darthmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands beach is located 3 km west of Dartmouth in South Devon. The beach is made up of fine shingle and offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including sunbathing, picnics, and sports.

The beach provides amenities such as toilets, showers, disabled facilities, parking, and a lifeguard service during the season. The beach is privately managed and has one food outlet.

Blackpool Sands beach holds the Blue Flag status and is a frequent recipient of the award. The official swimming season in the UK starts on May 5 and ends on September 30.

Travelers are advised to visit British beaches in late June when the air temperature warms up to +25°C. However, the water temperature in the Kingdom's water area is typically cold for swimming, around +17°C, and at best, it is not higher than +22°C in the warmest places of the Gulf Stream flowing.

Furthermore, the beach has a steep shelf into the sea and powerful waves, which may not be suitable for young children.

What to do at Blackpool Sands?

Amenities

Blackpool Sands amenities include toilet.

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Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is a stunning location with clear water, a restaurant, a shop, and clean toilets. Visitors appreciate the lifeguards and the ban on dogs. However, visitors complain about the parking charges and the fact that the beach is shingle rather than sandy.

Where is Blackpool Sands?

Latitude: 50.3186426 / Longitude: -3.6113113

Blackpool Sands is located in Darthmouth. The following map of Blackpool Sands shows the exact location.

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