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South Sands Beach

South Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

South Sands Beach

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South Devon National Landscape

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Location: Salcombe, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Sven

July 6, 2023

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There are certainly many highlights here, the special being the South Sands Ferry. There is no dock at the South Sand. A kind of tractor drives into the water there, where the ferry then docks. Very picturesque!

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Dan Hobson

July 5, 2019

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South Sands is one of the most unspoilt beaches in South Devon. It’s located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the mouth of the estuary. South Sands is actually part of a cove so is sheltered from the sea winds and affords a delightful sun trap if you want to relax.

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