Holcombe Beach is a beach in Devon, England.

Holcombe beach is a spectacular sight; its narrower strip of sand and shingle kept company by fabulous red cliffs. Alongside it runs a low sea wall which links to Teignmouth; and over the top is the railway line running between Teignmouth and Dawlish. Not far away, the picturesque village of Holcombe can be found – undoubtedly worth a visit for its thatched cottages and cosy pubs. To get to the beach, park in the village and follow Smugglers Lane – an adventure in itself as it leads downwards! Pass underneath the railway and the little cove stretches out the farther one goes. There are limited parking spots near the beach, but these may fill up quickly. Toilets are available at a kiosk which sells refreshments (and a small fee to use them, if required). Holcombe beach remains a peaceful spot enjoyed mainly by locals who come here to swim, fish and explore the rockpools. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for seabirds and, if lucky, dolphins can be spotted here too. At the current time (2019) there is uncertainty around the future of access to the beach as Network Rail plans to realign it away from the unstable cliffs. If this engineering works takes place, it could have a negative effect on beach accessibility.

Are there lifeguards on Holcombe Beach?

Holcombe Beach is not a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Devon are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Holcombe Beach including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Holcombe Beach?

So – is Holcombe Beach, Devon dog friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Holcombe Beach.

Dogs are allowed on this beach without any restrictions.

Is there parking at Holcombe Beach?

There is parking availabile at Holcombe Beach.

There are approximately 4 spaces in the car park which are free for beachgoers to use.

Holcombe Beach Location

The nearest postcode location for Holcombe Beach is: EX7 0JL
The OS Grid Reference for Holcombe Beach is: SX 9560 7458
The nearest town to Holcombe Beach is: Teignmouth

Holcombe Beach Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”EX7 0JL” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Holcombe Beach – Additional Information


☑️ Toilets

Missing or out-of-date info?

We do our best to keep all information about Holcombe Beach up to date – but as you can imagine keeping info about all of the beaches in Devon up to date is quite an undertaking! If you spot an error or have some updated info about Holcombe Beach please do get in touch 📥