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Bigbury on Sea

(North)

Photograph: Hugh Venables

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Bigbury, 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: MCS Recommended

2008: MCS Recommended

Local sewage outflows

Sewage discharges which may be affecting the water quality at this beach.
See "Clean seas matter" to find out more about sewage treatment.

tertiary discharge, 2 combined sewer overflows

European designated bathing water

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

Lifeguarded

Lifeguard service during summer months

With a sandy beach at the mouth of the South Devon Avon, Bigbury-on-Sea is connected to Burgh Island, which is just off the beach, by a causeway passable at low tide; At high tide a sea tractor transports passengers to and from the island.

Beach type

Sand

Local facilities

Food, toilets, shops, litter bins

Litter

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

Parking

There is a large pay and display car park including 6 disabled spaces.

Things to do

Swimming, surfing, windsurfing and walking.

Wildlife & walks

Bigbury is on the South Devon Coastal Path, between the rivers Avon and Erme. The route follows the undulating cliff-line passing Burgh Island and the beaches of Bigbury and Challaborough.