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Bantham

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Kingsbridge, Devon

  
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Lat/Long

50.3N 3.9W
 

Water grade 2011

MCS Recommended — Highest UK standard for bathing water quality. Only sites with properly treated
continuous sewage discharge (if any) considered. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Guideline - European standard for good water quality. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Basic pass - European minimum standard for water quality. Waterborne pathogens present in quantities
known to cause illness. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Fail – Failed the European minimum standard. Waterborne pathogens present in high levels.
MCS advises against swimming. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Stay out of the sea for at least 48 hours after a storm to avoid exposure to storm pollution.

See our "Clean seas matter" page to find out more about water quality standards.

MCS Recommended
2011: MCS Recommended
2010: MCS Recommended
2009: Basic pass
2008: MCS Recommended

European designated bathing water

European Designated beaches are officially recognised bathing
waters which have to meet European water quality standards.
yes

Lifeguarded

yes RNLI Lifeguard service April 29th - September 25th & Easter weekend & October half term
A sandy beach on the east side of the mouth of the South Devon Avon. The beach is backed with sand dunes and is popular with surfers.

Beach type

Sand

Local facilities

Food, toilets, shops, litter bins
FoodToiletsShopsLitter BinsParking

Litter

Beach cleaned daily during the summer and weekly the rest of the year

Parking

yes There is a large car park by the beach.

Things to do

No current information

Wildlife & walks

Bantham is on the South Devon Coastal Path. and next to the Avon Estuary. The sand dune system is a nature conservation site. and a few rock pools are worth exploring.

Animal restrictions

Dogs not allowed
Enjoy a safe and fun day on the beach by considering the following:
Strong
currents
Large
surf
Tidal
cut-off
Deep
shelving
Lifeguard service beach safety tips
Sandcastles — play beach football/volleyball/frisbee and build a traditional sandcastle hereSwimming — you can swim here