Bantham Beach is a beach in Devon, England.

Situated on the gorgeous South Devon coastline at the mouth of the River Avon, Bantham beach glistens along the Bigbury and Burgh Island shoreline. Proudly snuggled in amidst the delightful sand dunes and rolling hills of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bantham beach is the perfect place to treat loved ones and the family to a day out. Kids of all ages will not be able to keep away from the miles of shallow sloping sand, where the little ones can explore the numerous rock pools at low tide or just relax and take in the tranquillity . Facilities such as the “Gastrobus”, offering a variety of snacks and drinks, or maybe a classic pub and café situated right on the beach, make Bantham the perfect spot for a lazy lunch. For the more adventurous, Bantham boasts excellent surf waves with a seasonal lifeguard service to ensure everyone stays safe. With competitive prices and some of the best instructors in South Devon, the Bantham Surfing Academy is the ideal spot to learn the fine art of surfing. Although privately owned, along with the entire village, public access to this prized beach remains unrestricted.

Are there lifeguards on Bantham Beach?

Bantham Beach is 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 Bantham Beach including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Bantham Beach?

So – is Bantham Beach, Devon dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Bantham Beach.

Dogs are not allowed on the beach between May 1 and September 30, but they are allowed on the Estuary all year round.

Is there parking at Bantham Beach?

There is parking availabile at Bantham Beach.

This location has a large parking lot located near the beach.

Bantham Beach Location

The nearest postcode location for Bantham Beach is: TQ7 3AN
The OS Grid Reference for Bantham Beach is: SX 6631 4374
The nearest town to Bantham Beach is: Kingsbridge

Bantham Beach Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”TQ7 3AN” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Bantham Beach – Additional Information

☑️ Great for Surfing
☑️ Toilets
☑️ Shop

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