Hallsands Beach, Pebble beach in South Devon, England
Hallsands Beach is a pebble shore along Start Bay on the Devon coast. The beach faces east and opens to views of the coastline and Channel waters beyond.
Extensive dredging operations in the 1890s for Plymouth's naval expansion caused severe coastal erosion. The nearby village was abandoned as the shore was reshaped by these works.
The pebble shore draws walkers who enjoy exploring the varied stones and searching for sea glass along the water's edge. Local fishermen use the beach regularly, and visitors often stop to watch the tidal movements and weather patterns that shape the coastline.
Two small car parks serve the area, with North Hallsands offering direct level access and South Hallsands requiring a short walk. Low tide reveals more of the pebble surface and makes walking easier.
A viewing platform at South Hallsands allows visitors to observe the ruins of the original village lost to erosion. These remains tell the story of how the shoreline changed over time.
Location: Stokenham
GPS coordinates: 50.23848,-3.65973
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
Devon combines historical sites and natural landscapes across a region in southwest England. The area extends from moorlands in Dartmoor National Park to cliffs along the Bristol Channel and English Channel coasts. Visitors find Norman castle ruins like Totnes Castle and Okehampton Castle, Georgian manor houses such as Saltram House, medieval villages, and monastery sites like Buckland Abbey. The landscape appears in forms of granite formations, waterfalls, remote beaches, and ancient woodlands. Places include Wistman's Wood with its gnarled oak trees, the rock formations at Valley of the Rocks near Lynton, the historic fishing village of Clovelly with its steep streets, and the sandy beaches at Bantham and Mothercombe. Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall drops directly into the sea, while Blackchurch Rock stands as a coastal formation. Gardens like RHS Garden Rosemoor display botanical collections, and industrial sites such as the water-powered Finch Foundry or the Dartmouth Steam Railway document past working environments. Beer Quarry Caves offer views into historic underground stone quarrying.
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Church of St.Andrew
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Church of St Sylvester
3.4 km
Church of St Michael
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Church of St Nicholas And St Cyriac
4.3 km
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Start Bay Inn
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Slapton Sands
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