BRANSCOMBE BEACH
Directions and Parking Details
The village of Branscombe is picturesquely strung along the side of a deep valley. You drive down the winding valley road until you reach the carpark
Site Description
Several low "Seaweed reefs" run parallel to the beach starting at about 50m from shore. The further out (upto 500m) the bigger the reefs. Long surface swims are the order of the day! The beach in is in a very pretty location and facilities are good
Care must be taken as there can be quite strong currents running along the beach
Care must be taken as there can be quite strong currents running along the beach
Wheelchair Access Wheelchair access is almost impossible. the beach slopes quite steeply. It is easy to get onto the beach - but a long trek to the sea over the steep pebble slopes.
Toilets In the main car park
Cafe Snacks and drinks are available from the "Sea Shanty" cafe & shop by the beach.
Fills available on site? No
Dive Centre on site? No
Nearest Dive Centre? Beer Divers in Beer 01297-22458 - or - Aquanaught Dive Centre in Exeter 01392-218825
Nearest Pub "The Mason's Arms" on the main road through the village and the "The Fountain Head" higher up the village.
Nearest Restaurant Very good food is available in both pubs
Toilets In the main car park
Cafe Snacks and drinks are available from the "Sea Shanty" cafe & shop by the beach.
Fills available on site? No
Dive Centre on site? No
Nearest Dive Centre? Beer Divers in Beer 01297-22458 - or - Aquanaught Dive Centre in Exeter 01392-218825
Nearest Pub "The Mason's Arms" on the main road through the village and the "The Fountain Head" higher up the village.
Nearest Restaurant Very good food is available in both pubs
WRECK / ARCHAEOLOGICAL / TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURE & DETAILS:
The remains of the “Napoli” can still be seen – However most of the boat is now in Ireland. If anyone has dived it recently please contact us [email protected]
Marine Life Details
Reefs are well populated with sea-life: Common lobster, wrasse, Place, Crabs and cuttlefish.
Other information
Good facilities and beach shop. A great location with easy of parking. Although it is an effort to get down to the sea and a long swim out to the reefs
Nearest Webcam
Exmouth |
Postcode For Satnav:
EX12 3ET |
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