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Beaches · South West England

Sandy Cove

In or near Holbeton.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Sandy Cove is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Church Cove - geograph.org.uk - 2724780

Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sandy Cove is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 50.3028°, -4.0095°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sandy Cove is a beach located in South-West England, within the parish of Newton and Noss, Devon. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in South Devon, highlighting its scenic coastal landscape.

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Coordinates
50.3028, -4.0095
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Newton and Noss
Postcode
PL8 1HF
Parliamentary constituency
South West Devon

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sandy Cove?
Sandy Cove is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 1HF), in the parish of Newton and Noss.
What is Sandy Cove?
Sandy Cove is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sandy Cove?
The nearest town is Holbeton. Drivers can use postcode PL8 1HF.
Is Sandy Cove a protected site?
Yes — Sandy Cove is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Sandy Cove free to visit?
Yes, Sandy Cove is free to enter.
How do I get to Sandy Cove?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 1HF. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.