Beaches Β· South West England
Scabbacombe Sands
In or near Kingswear.
Scabbacombe Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (JunβAug)
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear Β· 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Scabbacombe Sands is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 3.8 km away. Postcode area TQ6.
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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
Scabbacombe Sands is a beach located in Kingswear, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the South Devon region. The beach offers a natural landscape typical of the area, attracting visitors seeking a coastal experience.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3575, -3.5211
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Kingswear
- Postcode
- TQ6 0EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear β 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: w131550266 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scabbacombe Sands?
- Scabbacombe Sands is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 0EF), in the parish of Kingswear.
- What is Scabbacombe Sands?
- Scabbacombe Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scabbacombe Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 0EF.
- Is Scabbacombe Sands a protected site?
- Yes β Scabbacombe Sands is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Scabbacombe Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Scabbacombe Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scabbacombe Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 0EF.