Bantham Beach — Attraction in South Hams

What can I say. My favourite beach in Devon. You pay to park but they have cameras, a toilet, easy walking to the beach, and the food vans. You can get a cold beer, a pizza freshly baked, ice creams, snacks. And the surf club with rented wet suits. All on your way to the beach. The tide river that flows to the sea is a bonus. Do check the tide times before coming. High tide means a jammed packed little beach to use. A low tide means a half mile long beach with paddling pools for kids to play. A rough but supervised sea with waves, and the river. I've just bought a "fish bag" in Basel, Switzerland. Great for floating on the river. When the tide goes out, the river floats fast towards the sea. Around between tides you can cross to the ice cream van the other side (please note not cheap... Black coconut ice cream ..) worth the taste thou. Then the tide reverses. You float inland (fast as the sea floods the river upwards 5 meters. Great fun, but take extremely care. On high tides, one can sit on the grass slopes to watch the sunset. You can go back to the car park Overland. Easily marked. One small thing to bear in mind. Getting there means single lanes with passing places. Give plenty space between you and the car in front. Enjoy the beach. Parking this summer was £8. Not bad. The small village pub "before" the beach is a lovely pub. Bit gets far too busy when everyone is leaving the beech. Unless you book in advance, you won't be served food. Good drinks it means a 25 minutes wait. Not to mention nowhere to park....

It's a lovely beach, and the kids were loving the waves on their body boards, and a watery pool behind a sandbar with their skimmer boards, a privately owned beach and car access is a bit of a gamble narrow for one and a bit cars, but drive slowly and keep an eye out for passing places once negotiated you come across a large area with basic toilets, vans selling drinks, ice creams and foods like pizza for lunch. There are picnic tables, the parking is £11 at present for all day. Paddle boarders and a kite surfer were there on the 2 days we visited and the surf was more of a white soup than full on surf. Ideal for young beginners. Lifeguards were there at peak season, if the kids like rock pooling, make sure they have shoes like wetsuit boots with a hard sole. As the rocks are of grey slate and the edges are worn and uncomfortable to walk on. I would say children should be supervised whilst on this rock, you can't buy beach equipment at the site so bring it in with you. Overall though we had a great time messing in the water and lazing on the beach, if you fancy a surf lesson there, it is run by a group of instructors with...

Bantham Beach is a true gem nestled on the south coast of Devon, offering breathtaking landscapes where nature unfolds in all its glory. The sheltered dunes and golden sands invite relaxation, while the gentle waves, perfect for surfing, add a touch of adventure. The iconic Burgh Island, visible on the horizon, adds an almost magical dimension to the panorama.

Living in Paris, I had the privilege of visiting all the beaches in this region, and escaping the city to get away from the pollution was a refreshing breath of fresh air. This beach is not only a haven for surfers but also a favored spot for family days out, thanks to its convenient facilities and charming restaurants. Recognized by the Marine Conservation Society and praised by Lonely Planet, Bantham stands out for its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere. It perfectly embodies the blend of the wild spirit of nature and modern comfort, offering every visitor a...