Wonwell Beach
Wonwell Beach
4.3
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Carolynne W
8 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Difficult to get to, but so worth it! A bit of This beach has everything; sand, rocks, tide, and so many species of birds., I was blown away. The beach is dog friendly and all the dog owners were very respectful, and cleaned up after their dogs. It was a joy to see children, families, singles, and dogs enjoying their time at the beach in harmony.
Written May 25, 2023
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chammp
Modbury, UK1,323 contributions
Jul 2010
This beach is found by driving through Kingston towards the coast; it is very pleasant, but as other reviews have pointed out, it is difficult to get to (narrow lanes with few passing places) and, once you're there, you may find parking an issue (just a line wide enough for two cars with a turning space at the end. If you're in Plymouth on holiday then you may find the relatively easy to get to Bigbury on sea/Burgh Island a better option for the day, although this is a lot more touristy. Mothecombe, on the other side of the estuary is also pleasant, and is better for parking.
Written February 4, 2011
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Greenwave R
south hams50 contributions
This is just gorgeous but only about a dozen cars can park along the road verges of narrow, dead end devon lane. If you go, go early morning or late late evening and not a weekend. Be prepred for a long downhill wlak from where you have to leave your car...not much fun going back up hill - or get someone to drop you all off and pick you up! Or walk to it via the coast path or from Mothecombe beach which does have a car park, which is the other side of the dividing river, crossable at LOW TIDE which, once it starts coming in, comes in very very quickly so watch out. It is a beautiful location.
Written June 30, 2010
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Charles F
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Jul 2024 • Couples
Today we went to this beach with our dogs for a long relaxing walk, the tide being out. We have never seen such a disgusting mess. Both sides of the estuary were caked in toilet paper. Somewhere up river someone has allowed raw sewage to be pumped into the river. A disgrace and a great shame.
Written July 3, 2024
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Sharon99_13
Exeter, UK5 contributions
May 2021
Beware! No car park or any loos or facilities. Access can be very difficult and cars trying to get down to the beach and return cause frequent log jams particularly at weekends and in tourist season. Had to back up a narrow lane for miles with cars either side and cars still trying to push me on down when there was no parking and absolute chaos everywhere. Don’t even attempt on a bank holiday! You have been warned! Lovely for a walk in the winter when there is no one else around. More of a dog walking and locals beach than a family or long stay beach. Dogs run free so there is often dog poo on the beach.
Written July 7, 2021
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charlottemoore727
london12 contributions
Jun 2011 • Friends
having spent a week in rained out Devon, we were really lucky to stumble across this beach. The tide was out for miles and it made a great place for us and our dog to stretch our legs.
Written June 26, 2011
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Jannerbloke
Plymouth, UK13,573 contributions
Known for generations to South Hams folk this idyllic long sandy esturine beack is set in the vast area of the unspoilt Fleet Estate which straddles the mouth and lower reaches of the River Erme. Best on week days and at lower tide.
Written August 22, 2010
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Tweedledum39
Saltash26 contributions
Aug 2011
Perfect estuarine setting. Lots of fine sand. fantastic surroundings. nice people. The parking problem is an asset because a lot of people who know, do get down here, there are never too many.
Written August 23, 2011
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Rob M
Plymouth1 contribution
May 2011
No parking, car got damaged, no facilities, beach was smelly and covered in rank seaweed, easy to get cut off, footpath really muddy , dogs running riot all over the place, dog poo everywhere, noisy drunken chavs and weird nude guys on beach. go to Mothercombe its much better.
Written May 11, 2011
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David W
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I have surfed my guts out at this place. I have had family BBQ's on Wonwell (national trust owns the far left hand side where the coastal path meets the beach) We live in Plympton and my children have enjoyed this place many times...yours will too. On the surfing side of things this place on its day is awesome!...unmolested peeling lefts loads of sand bars produce peaks and a hollow section and the ride goes on and on and on...it is capable of holding massive surf...massive!...I have surfed all over (before i had kids) and i can honestly say this place had the biggest waves i have ever seen one november day....just do me and everyone else a favour please..if you come here to surf just be nice...bring a good vibe...leave the stress in the city where it belongs...and no janner jokes just because you were lucky enough to be ejumicated to speak proper in London lol. In fact the saying goes that we might have one of the daftest accents in the country but God compensated for that by giving us the most beautiful place to live..I think you will agree that Wonwell will showcase that fact very well indeed. See you there :)
Written December 2, 2013
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Yes you can. There aren't any bins so you'll need to take any poo bags away with you.
Written August 27, 2017
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