Blackpool Sands is a private shingle beach open to the public near Dartmouth, Devon. In 2024 it was named England’s best beach by Condé Nast Traveller.
Beach and amenities
Shingle at Blackpool Sands
The beach is formed of smooth small shingle; this has been cited as the cause of the water being “astonishingly clear”. 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.
There is a charge for parking in the high season, a café, toilets, and a shop. Furthermore, dogs are not permitted on Blackpool Sands. In 2025, a boardwalk, made from recycled plastic, was installed on the beach to improve access for “people of all ages and abilities”.
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