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Bantham Beach, Bantham

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Beach Nature / Park

Grab a surfboard and prepare to hang ten at Bantham Beach, considered by many to be one of the best beaches in Europe. The beach, with dunes carved by the river creating a classic beachbreak style surf that attracts a surfing crowd, is privately owned by the village. Waves range from 0.6 m (2 ft) to 3.7 m (12 ft), but the shallow sandy bay lends itself to swimming and paddling appropriate for the whole family. At low tide, the beach reveals shallow sandy pools and rock pools, particularly good for young visitors. The area is favorable at all tides with a sand seabed, a southwestern swell, and a northeasterly wind. Pets are allowed, and the surrounding landscape yields plenty of trails for exploring. See Bantham Beach and all Bantham has to offer by arranging your trip with our Bantham itinerary maker.

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jet77

Bantham beach has such a stunning view in the sun or rain, but it was a shame we couldn't really get to enjoy it as when we arrived the car parking charge was £6. Having made our way down the narrow l... more »
Michael H

This clean and well-kept beach has dunes from the car-park and the sand is excellent for building sandcastles etc. The people are considerate and well-behaved and each family does what it wants - some... more »
Therealartestu

If you ever get the chance then go - go to walk, swim, paddle, eat, sleep, BBQ, surf, kite-surf, kite, frisbee, chat, read, breathe, dream, anything, just go. OK - the downside - the drive to the beac... more »

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Juan Cervera

Nice beach but absolutely hellish single lane road with enough traffic that we spent hours stuck in traffic not moving both on arrival and when leaving. Unfortunately this situation makes it not worth visiting at busy holiday times and weekends unless you go loaded with loads of patience.

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Matthew Thomson

Amazing beach. Surf is good. Car Park is an absolute rip off. Wish it was national trust

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David Aggiss

Great for little kids, large flat sandy beach with shallow water for paddling!

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Martin O'Donovan

Nice beach, but difficult to get to down single track roads and parking is expensive during the day.

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Susannah Churcher

My kids have grown up on this beach it is an absaloutley amazing beach to visit and to spend a day there with your kids

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