Photo of Bigbury Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Bigbury Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Bigbury Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Bigbury Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Bigbury Beach and the settlement

Photo of Bigbury Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.4

Good

Bigbury Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Bigbury Beach?

The bar is located right on the Bigbury Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Pilchard Inn is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Bigbury Beach?

There are 221 places to stay in the Bigbury Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Bigbury Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1288674&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Thurlestone Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5093296&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Sloop Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9693058&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Duffield</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4943168&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Downs, Thurlestone, South Devon, close to several beaches</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6020158&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Honeysuckle Cottage</a></li></ul>

Bigbury beach

Bigbury on Sea, United Kingdom

#242 out of 570 in England

7.4

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Bigbury-on-Sea • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Bar The Pilchard Inn

7.8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Nettlefold Restaurant

10 - Exceptional 70m

Cafe Venus Cafe

8 - Very good 80m

Meal Takeaway Fryer Tucks

8 - Very good 520m

Bar The WaterFront Bar & Restaurant

6.8 - Good 560m

Meal Takeaway Bigbury Bay Pizzas

10 - Exceptional 640m

Meal Takeaway Beach Barista

9 - Excellent 710m

Cafe Gastrobus

7.4 - Good 730m

Restaurant Fish and chippery

6 - Pleasant 750m

Park Broad Sand

1.4km

Park Yarmer Beach (Yarmouth Sand)

2.1km

Park Leas Foot Sand | Thurlestone Beach

2.5km

Park South Huish Wetlands Reserve

3.4km

Park Mothecombe Gardens

5.1km

Park National Trust - Bolberry Down

6.4km

Hiking Area Bolberry Down Devon

7.5km

Park National Trust - East Soar

8.6km

Park Green Man Sanctuary

8.6km

Playground Pitt Cove

2.2km

Playground Kingston Football Pitch

3.5km

Playground Kingston Recreation Ground

3.5km

Playground Playground

6.9km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

750m

Ice Cream Shop Surfing Cow Ice Cream

9.4 - Excellent 5.8km

Supermarket National Trust

7km

Tourist Attraction Sedgewell Cove

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Bigbury On Sea

50m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - South Milton Sands

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Palmers Point Lookout

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Bolt Tail - Devon

9.8 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction The Enchanted Cove

10 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Palmers Point Lookout

10 - Exceptional 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Red Propeller Gallery

10 - Exceptional 7.7km

Museum Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum

7.7km

Historical Landmark Thurlestone Rock

3.1km

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About

Bigbury Beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 28th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Bigbury Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is South Milton Sands, which has a rating of 8.4.

Bigbury Beach is located in Devon region (Burgh Island sub-region) within Bigbury-on-Sea, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

9 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Bigbury-on-Sea • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Bar The Pilchard Inn

7.8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Nettlefold Restaurant

10 - Exceptional 70m

Cafe Venus Cafe

8 - Very good 80m

Meal Takeaway Fryer Tucks

8 - Very good 520m

Bar The WaterFront Bar & Restaurant

6.8 - Good 560m

Meal Takeaway Bigbury Bay Pizzas

10 - Exceptional 640m

Meal Takeaway Beach Barista

9 - Excellent 710m

Cafe Gastrobus

7.4 - Good 730m

Restaurant Fish and chippery

6 - Pleasant 750m

Park Broad Sand

1.4km

Park Yarmer Beach (Yarmouth Sand)

2.1km

Park Leas Foot Sand | Thurlestone Beach

2.5km

Park South Huish Wetlands Reserve

3.4km

Park Mothecombe Gardens

5.1km

Park National Trust - Bolberry Down

6.4km

Hiking Area Bolberry Down Devon

7.5km

Park National Trust - East Soar

8.6km

Park Green Man Sanctuary

8.6km

Playground Pitt Cove

2.2km

Playground Kingston Football Pitch

3.5km

Playground Kingston Recreation Ground

3.5km

Playground Playground

6.9km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

750m

Ice Cream Shop Surfing Cow Ice Cream

9.4 - Excellent 5.8km

Supermarket National Trust

7km

Tourist Attraction Sedgewell Cove

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Bigbury On Sea

50m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - South Milton Sands

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Palmers Point Lookout

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Bolt Tail - Devon

9.8 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction The Enchanted Cove

10 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Palmers Point Lookout

10 - Exceptional 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Red Propeller Gallery

10 - Exceptional 7.7km

Museum Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum

7.7km

Historical Landmark Thurlestone Rock

3.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

940m from the beach

1 Beachdown

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 640m from center

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2.1km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

The Sloop Inn

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 2.1km from center

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The Downs, Thurlestone, South Devon, close to several beaches

2.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

The Downs, Thurlestone, South Devon, close to several beaches

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 2.5km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9 Excellent

Thurlestone Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 2.8km from center

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2.8km from the beach

7 Old Rectory Gardens

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 2.8km from center

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2.8km from the beach

7.2 Good

Honeysuckle Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 2.5km from center

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2.8km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Sunset Lodge

Chalet

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 2.7km from center

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3.4km from the beach

Duffield

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 3.1km from center

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3.8km from the beach

7 Thurlestone Rock

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 3.9km from center

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3.8km from the beach

3 Rock Cottages

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 3.6km from center

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3.9km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

6 Ocean's Edge

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 4.1km from center

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4km from the beach

8 Very good

The Coach House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bigbury-on-Sea • 3.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

What to do in Bigbury Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Bigbury Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Bigbury Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Bigbury Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

680m 9 min walk

Challisborough beach Challisborough beach

7.4 Good

Popular beach 1.3km 17 min walk

Bantham Beach Bantham Beach

7.7 Very good

1.7km 23 min walk

Ayrmer Cove Ayrmer Cove

5.9 Pleasant

2.2km

Wyscombe beach Wyscombe beach

5.9 Pleasant

3.5km

South Milton Sands South Milton Sands

8.4 Very good

4.8km

Inner Hope beach Inner Hope beach

7.1 Good

4.8km

Wonwell beach Wonwell beach

6.4 Pleasant

Popular beach 5.1km

Mothecombe Beach Mothecombe Beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Bigbury-on-Sea • 390m

Transport

Airport

PLH • 21.7km

Bus Station

Marine Drive • 300m

Train Station

Devonport • 22.2km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

Simon Bolitho

10 Exceptional

Lovely visit to an old haunt. Bit cold on the beach but lovely all the same. Went on the tractor to the island, first time in years.. Lovely stroll on the island.

Lucy Williams

10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful area. We went for the sunset after looking up the best beaches in Devon for sunsets and it did not disappoint! beautiful beach to spend time with the dogs and my friend. We really enjoyed it with beautiful views. The waves are stronger than the other beaches we went to in Devon so just keep that in mind if it is stormy or anything. The path to the small parking area is not suitable if you are barefoot (from experience 🤣) so if you want to take your shoes off on the beach and drive back without having wet shoes I'd suggest taking some sliders/ sandals/ flip flops to walk back to the car. But 100% worth it!

Aami A

10 Exceptional

The best beach ever, The Island is a highlight and you have 2 beaches on both sides simply awesome. Stunning views of England's southern coast. there is also the coastal pathway for walkers.There is the pub and the hotel.Plenty of ice cream vans and a coffee shop. They are patrolled by life guards. Really nice beach for family, kids would love it

Nikki Pryce

10 Exceptional

Bigbury-on-sea is a beautiful place and great for walking at low tide. Me and my dog love it here.

Neil Tufano

10 Exceptional

With sensational views in an area of outstanding natural beauty sits the lovely sandy beach at Bigbury-on-sea Devon. Lapped by shallow water it is a perfect family friendly beach. We saw many people enjoying their paddle boards and kayaks here too. At low tide you can walk across the sands to Burgh Island and enjoy a drink outside the Pilchard Inn. You should also sea a purpose built Sea Tractor which runs between Burgh Island and Bigbury Beach. Plenty of parking and toilets are available in the nearby car parks. Note that our phones at times weren't able to pick up a signal.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Bigbury Beach?

The coastline of Bigbury Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Bigbury Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Bigbury Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Bigbury Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Bigbury Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Bigbury Beach are usually strong.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Bigbury Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Bigbury Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Bigbury Beach?

The bar is located right on the Bigbury Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Pilchard Inn is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Bigbury Beach?

There are 221 places to stay in the Bigbury Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Bigbury Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Bigbury Beach from parking?

The Bigbury Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Bigbury Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Bigbury Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sedgewell Cove located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Bigbury Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Bigbury Beach is July. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Bigbury Beach (Devon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Bigbury Beach (Devon) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.