Beaches · South West England
South Milton Sands
Also known as: Thurlestone Sands
South Milton Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
South Milton 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 Kingsbridge Park Side, about 6.4 km away. Postcode area TQ7.
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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
South Milton Sands, also known as Thurlestone Sands, is a beach located in South Devon, within the parish of South Milton. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), highlighting its significant coastal scenery and ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2597, -3.8586
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- South Milton
- Postcode
- TQ7 3FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: w165095249 (ODbL)
- commons: Thurlestone Sand (geograph 5028172).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Milton Sands?
- South Milton Sands is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 3FE), in the parish of South Milton.
- Is South Milton Sands a protected site?
- Yes — South Milton Sands is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is South Milton Sands free to visit?
- Yes, South Milton Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Milton Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 3FE.