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Moor Sand is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 8th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Moor Sand coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Not everyone can get to this beach. To reach it, you have to follow a dangerous mountain path, not recommended for children and elderly people.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sunny cove beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Moor Sand (Devon) is located outside the West Prawle settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast
User reviews
"Although the beach is picturesque, the path leading to it is quite challenging to navigate with just a rope and a steep, muddy trail. Despite the difficulty of accessing it, the beach is definitely worth the effort. We discovered this hidden gem in the South West edition of the Wild Guide book."
Jacob Anderson.
"I absolutely adore this beach, however, the path leading to it is quite steep and requires a bit of effort to reach. Moreover, it is situated in a secluded area and reaching it involves a moderately lengthy stroll."
Samantha Blake
User reviews
"Although the beach is picturesque, the path leading to it is quite challenging to navigate with just a rope and a steep, muddy trail. Despite the difficulty of accessing it, the beach is definitely worth the effort. We discovered this hidden gem in the South West edition of the Wild Guide book."
Jacob Anderson.
"I absolutely adore this beach, however, the path leading to it is quite steep and requires a bit of effort to reach. Moreover, it is situated in a secluded area and reaching it involves a moderately lengthy stroll."
Samantha Blake
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Maidencombe 1.2 km
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Cawsand 0.2 km
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Maidencombe 0.2 km
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East Portlemouth 1.1 km
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Thurlestone 1.2 km
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Strete Gate 0.3 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Lauriol Gourmet Gril...• 16 min walk
- Gara Rock• 17 min walk
- The Restaurant at Ga...• 18 min walk
- A Pizza Me• 24 min walk
Attractions
- Venerick’s Cove• 1 min walk
- Allum Bay• 11 min walk
- Rickham Sands• 12 min walk
- The High Nature Cent...• 18 min walk
Transport
- PLH• 35.1km
- Shadycombe Road• 3.7km
- Kingswear• 19km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Moor Sand?
The beachline of Moor Sand is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Moor Sand?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Moor Sand, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Moor Sand good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Moor Sand is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Moor Sand good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Moor Sand secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Moor Sand?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Moor Sand.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lauriol Gourmet Grill is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Moor Sand?
There are 191 places to stay in the Moor Sand area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Moor Sand include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Moor Sand from parking?
The Moor Sand has no parking spot and the path to beach is only for experienced travellers. Not recommended for children or senior people.
Are there any attractions nearby Moor Sand?
There are 4 attractions near Moor Sand that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Venerick’s Cove located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Moor Sand?
The month with the highest temperature in Moor Sand is July. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Moor Sand (Devon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Moor Sand (Devon) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Moor Sand for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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