Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth
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| Coordinates: 50°19′10″N 3°36′34″W / 50.31944°N 3.60944°W | |
| Location | near Dartmouth, Devon |
| Website | www |
Blackpool Sands is a private shingle beach open to the public near Dartmouth, Devon.[1] In 2024 it was named England’s best beach by Condé Nast Traveller.[2]
The beach is formed of smooth small shingle; this has been cited as the cause of the water being "astonishingly clear".[3] The name of the beach has been branded a "misnomer", due to the lack of actual sand, however the combination of the beaches accessibility, beauty, and clear water, has resulted in positive criticism.[4]
There is a charge for parking in the high season, a café, toilets, and a shop.[1] Furthermore, dogs are not permitted on Blackpool Sands.[3] In 2025, a boardwalk, made from recycled plastic, was installed on the beach to improve access for "people of all ages and abilities".[5]
