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Poole Beaches

Posted on September 27, 2011 by wwah

The sandy expanse of beach at Poole stretches all the way eastwards through Bournemouth and offers a consistent and award winning choice. It ends at Sandbanks, one of the most expensive areas of the country for property prices. From here, … Continue reading →

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Bournemouth Beaches

Posted on September 21, 2011 by wwah

Bournemouth boasts 7 miles of uninterrupted beach in a very gentle crescent with The Needles on the Isle of Wight away to the east and The Isle of Purbeck; the start of the Jurassic coastline to the west. And it … Continue reading →

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Coryton Cove Beach, Dawlish

Posted on July 20, 2011 by wwah

This is another of South Devon’s hidden beaches, yet easier to access in Dawlish. The seafront of this town is unique as the main railway line down to Plymouth and Cornwall. The track runs along the seafront in Dawlish, separating … Continue reading →

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Dawlish Warren

Posted on July 14, 2011 by wwah

Dawlish Warren marks the point where the coastline of South Devon becomes East Devon.  On the mouth of the River Exe, with Exmouth on the opposite side, there are some great views along the coast. So what is there and … Continue reading →

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Ness Beach, Shaldon

Posted on July 13, 2011 by wwah

Some of the beaches in South Devon have great access.  Open car parks almost on the sand, flat paths onto the beach, a choice of cafe’s and watersports hire, and lifeguards and toilets. Others don’t.  Negotiate nettle-lined winding paths, numerous … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Sands, near Dartmouth

Posted on June 30, 2011 by wwah

One of the most photographed beaches in South Devon is Blackpool Sands, a few miles outside Dartmouth. This perfect crescent of shingle beach is flanked by wooded cliffs on either side making a perfect photo opportunity. The beach is popular … Continue reading →

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Fairy Cove, Paignton

Posted on June 29, 2011 by wwah

Hidden yet so convenient for Paignton centre.  This is one beach that you almost want to keep secret for locals and explorers.  Fairy Cove isn’t in the tourist guides but offers a practical location with amenities within walking distance. At … Continue reading →

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Churston Cove, Brixham

Posted on June 28, 2011 by wwah

Churston Cove is another one of South Devon’s picturesque beaches, set in a sheltered cove, away from the main tourist beaches. As one of The English Riviera’s ‘secret’ beaches, it offers plenty of photo opportunities and a less crowded beach, … Continue reading →

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Man Sands, Near Brixham

Posted on June 22, 2011 by wwah

Here’s one for the really fit beach lover! Man Sands is a few miles around the coastline from Brixham, halfway to the River Dart estuary. It’s position is, like other beaches in the area, picturesque and flanked with green hills … Continue reading →

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Preston Sands, Paignton

Posted on June 21, 2011 by wwah

Located in the centre of The English Riviera, with views to Torquay on one side, and views to Brixham in the other direction, Preston Sands offers a family-friendly, safe sandy beach and good facilities. The beach is in Preston which … Continue reading →

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