Bantham Beach, Sandy beach in South Devon, United Kingdom
The beach stretches along the South Devon coast at the mouth of the Avon River with shallow waters and extensive sand dunes.
The Marine Conservation Society designated Bantham Beach as a Recommended Beach in 2019, acknowledging its environmental standards and water quality.
The beach and surrounding area influenced literary works, including Agatha Christie who based her novel 'And Then There Were None' on nearby Burgh Island.
The beach offers parking for over 1000 vehicles, seasonal lifeguard services from May to October, and facilities including restrooms and The Gastrobus café.
The Bantham Swoosh wild swimming race takes place annually at this location, where participants swim with the tide through the River Avon estuary.
GPS coordinates: 50.27793,-3.87869
Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:44
Devon offers multiple historical sites and natural landscapes, from ancient woodlands to coastal formations. The region features Norman castles, Georgian mansions, medieval villages, and geological formations. Visitors can explore water-powered forges, underground quarries, heritage railways, and remote beaches. The area contains historic manor houses, monastery ruins, and natural reserves with waterfalls.
Burgh Island
1.5 km
Burgh Island Hotel
1.4 km
St Andrew's Church, South Huish
4.2 km
South Milton Ley
2.7 km
Church of All Saints
1.3 km
All Saints Church, South Milton
3.6 km
Church of All Hallows
2.5 km
Church of St Lawrence
3 km
The Old Chapel Inn
3.5 km
Holy Trinity
4 km
Journey's End Inn
2.5 km
Sloop Inn
704 m
St Clement
4 km
St Mary's Well
3.6 km
South Milton Sands
2.5 km
Pond Cottages
3.7 km
1-10, Bantham
659 m
Rosecote Verbena And Brook Cottage
4.3 km
Inner Hope Former Lifeboat Station
4.2 km
Stadbury Manor
3.2 km
Thurlestone War Memorial
1.4 km
Cross At Sx 692411
3.9 km
Boathouse At Mouth Of River Avon At Sx 664439
361 m
Bridge Cottage
3.8 km
Southdown
2.7 km
Bolt Tail Camp
4.1 km
The Cabin
3.8 km
Eliots
4.4 kmReviews
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