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Beaches · South West England

Scabbacombe Sands

Free admission

Scabbacombe Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Cliff, Scabbacombe Sands - geograph.org.uk - 4140155

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Kingswear · 3.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Scabbacombe Sands is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 3.8 km away. Postcode area TQ6.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Scabbacombe Sands is a beach located in Kingswear, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the South Devon region. The beach offers a natural landscape typical of the area, attracting visitors seeking a coastal experience.

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Coordinates
50.3575, -3.5211
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Kingswear
Postcode
TQ6 0EF
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Kingswear3.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scabbacombe Sands?
Scabbacombe Sands is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 0EF), in the parish of Kingswear.
Is Scabbacombe Sands a protected site?
Yes — Scabbacombe Sands is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Scabbacombe Sands free to visit?
Yes, Scabbacombe Sands is free to enter.
How do I get to Scabbacombe Sands?
The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 0EF.