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Wonwell

Situated at the mouth of the River Erme, south of Ivybridge on the South Devon coast lie the three sandy beaches of Mothecombe Meadowsfoot, Mothecombe Coastguards and Wonwell.

Southwest-facing the beach lies approximately halfway between Plymouth and the Salcombe Estuary.

Also known as Kingston Beach, Wonwell is a large flat sandy expanse on the eastern bank of the Erme. The beach consists of fine golden sand and is accessed either from the Coast Path or from the village of Kingston about a mile away to the northeast. Roadside parking is extremely limited and is best not attempted at the height of summer.

It is possible to ford the river by wading across from Wonwell slipway to the slipway on Coastguard's beach. This is usually possible no more than ONE HOUR either side of low tide. Care should be taken as heavy rains or seas can make the crossing dangerous. Be sure to know the state of the tide before venturing too far.

Unlike nearby Meadowsfoot, the beach is open every day.

The Erme Estuary lies within South Devon AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), and is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). It supports significant wildlife populations that are easiily disturbed. Dogs are allowed all year round at Wonwell Beach.

Refreshments are available at the pretty 16th Century 'Dolphin Inn' in Kingston. All other facilities are available in the village.

Facilities

 Flora and Fauna

 Sandy beach

 Dogs permitted

OS Explorer Map OL20: South Devon

OS Explorer Map OL20: South Devon

This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike.

Local area

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowModbury

arrowSalcombe

arrowDartmouth

arrowPaignton

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

       arrowKingsbridge

   arrowSalcombe

 arrowPlymouth

 arrowIvybridge

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Kingsbridge, Dartmoor, Brixham and Paignton.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Ivybridge

 arrowWeekday Morning Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowWeekday Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowChampagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowLukesland Gardens

Plymouth

 arrowMothecombe House

 arrowSaltram House and Gardens

       arrowPlymouth Boat Cruises

       arrowVue, Plymouth

     arrowNational Marine Aquarium

 arrowBarbican Theatre

 arrowPlymouth Arts Centre

 arrowTheatre Royal

Salcombe

 arrowOverbeck's Garden

Kingsbridge

    arrowCarriage Driving Experience

   arrowOwn a Pony morning for 4

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Local Accommodation

Cottages

Cottage Holidays

There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Kingston, Modbury, Plympton and Hope Cove.

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowModbury

arrowSalcombe

arrowDartmouth

arrowPaignton

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

 arrowKingsbridge

 arrowSalcombe

 arrowPlymouth

 arrowIvybridge

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Kingsbridge, Dartmoor, Brixham and Paignton.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Ivybridge

 arrowWeekday Morning Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowWeekday Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowChampagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowLukesland Gardens

Plymouth

 arrowMothecombe House

 arrowSaltram House and Gardens

 arrowPlymouth Boat Cruises

 arrowVue, Plymouth

 arrowNational Marine Aquarium

 arrowBarbican Theatre

 arrowPlymouth Arts Centre

 arrowTheatre Royal

Salcombe

 arrowOverbeck's Garden

Kingsbridge

 arrowCarriage Driving Experience

 arrowOwn a Pony morning for 4

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