Type

Popular, sandy beach, sheltered from west winds.

Ownership

South Hams District Council.

Access

Six concrete steps to beach or concrete ramp.

Disabled access

Wheelchair access onto beach via concrete ramp.

Parking

There is limited parking (privately owned) at South Sands. Many visitors use the passenger ferry from Whitestrand Quay in the summer months or choose to walk.

Facilities

Toilets 40m, beach café, watersports and equipment hire from Sea Kayak Salcombe. Refreshments. Ferry to Salcombe. Telephone box at entrance to car park.

Lifeguard

None.

Activities

Suitable water area for young children when supervised. Coastal walks. Water sports. Swimming with no strong currrents when calm.

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted on the beach at any time of day between 1st May and 30th September inclusive.

Barbecues

Unknown, please read the FAQs.

Slipway access

Owned by South Hams District Council, managed by South Sands Sailing under contract to the council. Launching of craft permitted. Launching fees and beach boat parking permits available from Sea Kayak Salcombe and Salcombe Harbour Office.