Hi Everyone!…read more Sidmouth beach well were to I start? the beach is pebbled though when the tide goes out there's lots of sand! For Tide Times: http://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/sidmouthherald/flatfiles/tides/tides.aspx There are no longer lifegaurds on the beach, but the sea never has large waves in the summer, so not for surfers I'm afraid. The lifeboat is always there ready for any emergencies. There are some great rock pools when the tide goes out, head towards Jacobs Ladder. the beach doesn't have an EU Blue Flag (2009) because of the Napile which meant that this year some oil spills were found on the beach. this is no longer a problem, I see the beach every weekend and I haven't found a oil spill so don't worry. Top tips 1 - don't swim between the two rocky sea defences in the sea, people get in to trouble (however good you are at swimming) 2- good at low tide and take a bet for rock pooling, you'll be amazed what you can find! 3 - generally head away from the town for more sand! 4 - take some sun tan lotion, a BBQ and some drinks for the ultimate day at the beach

A rocky affair on the south coast in sleepy Sidmouth. It's famous for the boxing day swim - an…read moreannual event held to raise money for the RNLI. Every year, hundreds of people dressed in various costumes dive into the freezing waters of the English channel, and paddle around a bit. It's quite hilarious to watch. I won't be participating myself however, since I can't swim...

Lovely beach. Can get crowded in the summer but it's so worth it. Parking is available on the…read morebeach, and super handy if you're going surfing or boarding. Plenty of shops n restaurants there for a bite or to pick up some sun cream. Clears out fast when sun starts going down. Plenty of the shops have free wi-fi if you need it.

Every time we holiday in Cornwall we spend at least one afternoon on Polzeath. It's not as good as…read moreHolywell Bay(see review) overall but it has many decent features. I'm glad HB hasn't got bustling surfwear shops and coffee shops and hippies that'll fleece you £5 to braid you kids hair, but I quite like that here. I suppose it's the contrast that I like. We park in the cliff top car park which has amazing views. A gentle walk round to the town or an impatient hop down the cliff face to the beach. The beach is great apart from the car park on it which is annoying unless I'm lucky to get a space there, then it's brilliant! In low tide the sea goes out quite a way and your left with a totally flat beach for footy, cricket etc. There is a bit of a stream sweeping across the beach - we caught hundreds of tiny tiny fish in it in the summer. On both sides there are loads of rock pools and there's one that's quite deep where you can jump off highish rocks into the water. The sea has quite a fast swell so it's not very safe for little ones and inflateables. The poet John Betjemen loved it here apparently and is buried nearby. In the 'town' there are a handful of beach tat shops, some surf wear shops, pubs and a decent coffe/ ice cream shop. There's also a surf school place there where you can give it a go. A nice place to spend an afternoon - preferably at low tide as the beach all but disappears at high tide.

A huge WOW for Saunton Sands. An unspoilt, endless run of beach for surfers, paddlers, dogs &…read moregrokels like me! Truly beautiful - wild, great light & so peaceful. Perfect.

Beautiful calm and quiet beach which few tourists visit but known by all the locals. Accessed via…read moreBraunton Burrows you come over the top of the sand dunes to a mass expanse of beach. Dogs allowed all year round and perfect to sunbathe in peace. I miss North Devon!

A nice couple of beaches that dont suffer too much from summer overcrowding. This is a great place…read moreto come to chill out and have a bbq in the summer. There is a small harbour which is ideal if you want to take a small boat or kayak out and explore the surrounding beaches only accessible by sea, and also the harbour wall is perfect for jumping off (but only at high tide kids!!!). Can get a bit smelly around the harbour area when the tide is in.

Beach quality is poor and not reccomended for bathing but for walking and rock pooling it's…read moreexcellent lots of exposed pools at low tide great fun with the kids.

The men toilets are disgusting there was sand everywhere toilet paper all over the floor but the…read morebeach is amazing just don't use the toilets

Best beach ever, long dandy beach, great for surfing, despite tide going out along way it remains…read moreshallow, so excellent for kids, facilities on beach and at entrances to beach, dog Friendly area

There is nothing so liberating than taking of ones clothes and running into the sea and swimming…read moreand splashing around and having fun with your nearest and dearest, especially when it is in such a lovely spot it is deeply invigorating and is something everyone should do at least once. I would definitley recommend Wild Pear Naturist Beach you'lle love it.

Beautiful place to visit, would definitely recommend, lovely walks and dog friendly during certain…read moretimes of the year

Croyde beach is a lovely beach. It is a popular beach with both the locals and the holiday makers…read moreof the North Devon area. The beach is not huge but has plenty of space and is a nice and clean beach. Croyde as a town is very popular too and supports the beach very well. The beach is a sandy beach, with some rocks and rocks pools. There are usually shops on the beach area and near by. There are carparks that can be used to access the beach. This beach is also lovely in the winter for those winter coastal walks. Often windy on the coast but some truly awesome views.

If you're ever in Dorset especially the coast this is a definite must. Gorgeous coastal walks (25…read moreminutes, and hour, or longer). Great pubs along the coastal paths and nearly everywhere is dog friendly. Dogs are welcomed on the beach, too.

Ringstead beach is perhaps one of the lesser known places to go fossil hunting…read more You reach it by driving throught the village of Ringstead over a couple of very steep hills. The road turns into a private road and ends at a car park with a kiosk (see C J kiosk Ringstead). As this is private land, you pay a reasonable fee for all-day parking here. It is a shingle beach that starts off shallow with an increasing slope up to the 'cliff' which is formed of rock strata. The place you find fossils is in fact in a strip of clay about 6 foot high accessible from the beach. The beach runs for a good mile down the coast, which being Dorset is very beautiful when the sun is out. It isn't the best place to find fossils easily, but it is a good place to have a quiet time, say paddling in the sea or (British weather permitting), sunbathing.