Mothecombe Meadowsfoot
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.
Like Coastguard's beach slightly to the northeast over Owen's Hill, Meadowsfoot beach is a large flat sandy expanse on the west bank of the Erme. The beach consists of fine golden sand and is a family favourite as well as a haunt for surfers and windsurfers.
Meadowsfoot beach is reached by following a metalled lane down from the large parking field at Mothecombe, payment is requested on entry prior to parking. The building at the top of the field is an old school house now a café with toilets.
As you sight Coastguard's Beach at the top of Mothecombe Slipway, look for a large gate to your right marked 'Mothecombe Beach'. Take the path that leads over Owen's Hill and Owen's Point to the beach.
PLEASE NOTE: Mothecombe Meadowsfoot is a private beach owned by the Flete Estate and is open to the public only on Wednesdays and at the weekend.
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. Please visit responsibly.
Facilities
✔ Flora and Fauna
✔ Sandy beach
✔ Cafe, shop or pub
✔ Easily accessible
✔ Family friendly
✔ Parking
✔ Toilets
✔ Good Surfing
✔ Watersports
✘ Total dog ban
✔ Telephone
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
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Kingsbridge
Salcombe
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.
