South Hams: Blackpool Sands
Blackpool Sands sits on the English Channel coast in South Hams, England, where a broad shingle beach curves beneath steep, wooded Devon slopes. It lies a short distance south of Dartmouth, the old port town on the River Dart whose harbour has long served naval and commercial shipping. Dark, rounded pebbles and the enclosed setting give this stretch of coast a markedly different character from Devon’s sandy resorts. The South West Coast Path follows the nearby shoreline, linking coves, headlands and long-distance walks along the county’s southern edge.
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Tucked between Dartmoor and the English Channel, South Hams is a district whose character is shaped by sheltered river valleys, farmland and a long Devon coast. The River Dart reaches the sea at Dartmouth, while the River Avon meets the Channel near Bantham; farther south, the Kingsbridge Estuary extends inland towards Salcombe. Much of the coastline forms part of the South Devon National Landscape, marked by coves, headlands and coastal paths. Dartmouth retains a strong maritime identity, centred on the Royal Naval College above the Dart. Market towns and small settlements give the inland lanes a distinctly rural rhythm. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how South Hams relates to the Dartmoor uplands and the English Channel coast.
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