Beaches · South West England
Rickham Sand
In or near Hallsands.
Rickham Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rickham Sand is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.1 km away. Postcode area TQ8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rickham Sand is a beach located in East Portlemouth, Devon, in South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI and is part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.2187, -3.7506
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- East Portlemouth
- Postcode
- TQ8 8FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: w373818564 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rickham Sand?
- Rickham Sand is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ8 8FA), in the parish of East Portlemouth.
- What is Rickham Sand?
- Rickham Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rickham Sand?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8FA.
- Is Rickham Sand a protected site?
- Yes — Rickham Sand is part of the Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rickham Sand free to visit?
- Yes, Rickham Sand is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rickham Sand?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ8 8FA.