What is the water and sand quality of the Strete Gate beach?

The Strete Gate beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Strete Gate beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Strete Gate beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Strete Gate beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Strete Gate beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Strete Gate beach is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Strete Gate beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Strete Gate beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Strete Gate beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. 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:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Strete Gate beach?

Strete Gate beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Wild camping lovers </li><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Strete Gate beach?

The bar is located right on the Strete Gate beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lime Coffee Company is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Strete Gate beach?

There are 424 places to stay in the Strete Gate beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Strete Gate beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4840292&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Strete Barton House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1757042&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Fairholme</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=401820&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chillington House</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6837286&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Anchor Cottage, Strete, Dartmouth</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1963447&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Fairholme Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8385258&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Wrens Nest</a></li></ul>

How far is the Strete Gate beach from parking?

The Strete Gate beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Strete Gate beach?

There are 4 attractions near Strete Gate beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve located in 1.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Strete Gate beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Strete Gate beach 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Strete Gate beach (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 Strete Gate beach (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 Strete Gate beach 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.

Photo of Strete Gate beach with light fine pebble surface

Photo of Strete Gate beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Strete Gate beach with long straight shore

Photo of Strete Gate beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Strete Gate beach

Strete, United Kingdom

8.2

#64 out of 570 in England 7

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Light fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Strete Gate • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Green Banks Cl Play Area

1.2km

Playground Venn Lane Play Area

2.8km

Playground Victoria Road Play Area

5.5km

Park Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve

230m

Park Slapton Recreation Ground

1.4km

Park National Trust - Little Dartmouth

3.9km

Hiking Area Dyer's Hill

5.3km

Hiking Area Gallants Bower

5.3km

Park Sugary Green

5.4km

Park The Bandstand

5.9km

Park Royal Avenue Gardens

5.9km

Park Dartmouth Community Orchard

5.9km

Cafe Lime Coffee Company

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Torcross Boathouse licensed cafe and takeaway

8.4 - Very good 60m

Bar The Start Bay Inn

9 - Excellent 70m

Cafe The Billy Can - Torcross

9.8 - Exceptional 90m

Bar The Kings Arms Coastal Community Pub

9.2 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant South Hams Brewery & Taphouse

9.2 - Excellent 560m

Bar Queens Arms

9.4 - Excellent 980m

Bar The Tower Inn

9 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Stokenham Parish Lunch Club

1.4km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

4.6km

Supermarket Lidl

4.7km

Store Poundland

5.7km

Grocery Store M&S Simply Food

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Strete Gate Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Torcross Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Exercise Tiger Memorial

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve

9.6 - Exceptional 240m

Tourist Attraction Blackpool Sands

1.5km

Tourist Attraction The Venus Beach Shop

8 - Very good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Hallsands North Beach

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Compass Cove Beach

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Mattiscombe Sands

5.1km

Amusement Center Woodlands Family Theme Park

6.4km

Historical Landmark Start Point Lighthouse

4.9km

Historical Landmark Brownstone Battery

6.6km

Historical Landmark The Dragon's Tail

6.9km

Historical Landmark The Daymark

6.9km

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About

Strete Gate beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 5th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

7.1 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Strete Gate • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Green Banks Cl Play Area

1.2km

Playground Venn Lane Play Area

2.8km

Playground Victoria Road Play Area

5.5km

Park Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve

230m

Park Slapton Recreation Ground

1.4km

Park National Trust - Little Dartmouth

3.9km

Hiking Area Dyer's Hill

5.3km

Hiking Area Gallants Bower

5.3km

Park Sugary Green

5.4km

Park The Bandstand

5.9km

Park Royal Avenue Gardens

5.9km

Park Dartmouth Community Orchard

5.9km

Cafe Lime Coffee Company

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Torcross Boathouse licensed cafe and takeaway

8.4 - Very good 60m

Bar The Start Bay Inn

9 - Excellent 70m

Cafe The Billy Can - Torcross

9.8 - Exceptional 90m

Bar The Kings Arms Coastal Community Pub

9.2 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant South Hams Brewery & Taphouse

9.2 - Excellent 560m

Bar Queens Arms

9.4 - Excellent 980m

Bar The Tower Inn

9 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Stokenham Parish Lunch Club

1.4km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

4.6km

Supermarket Lidl

4.7km

Store Poundland

5.7km

Grocery Store M&S Simply Food

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Strete Gate Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Torcross Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Exercise Tiger Memorial

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve

9.6 - Exceptional 240m

Tourist Attraction Blackpool Sands

1.5km

Tourist Attraction The Venus Beach Shop

8 - Very good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Hallsands North Beach

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Compass Cove Beach

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Mattiscombe Sands

5.1km

Amusement Center Woodlands Family Theme Park

6.4km

Historical Landmark Start Point Lighthouse

4.9km

Historical Landmark Brownstone Battery

6.6km

Historical Landmark The Dragon's Tail

6.9km

Historical Landmark The Daymark

6.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.5km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Anchor Cottage, Strete, Dartmouth

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Strete Gate • 1.5km from center

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5.4km from the beach

3 The Drive, Hillfield

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Located at nearest locality

Strete Gate • 5.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 1.6km 21 min walk

Slapton Beach

7.6 Very good

2.9km

Blackpool Sands

8.3 Very good

4.8km

Beesands beach

7.3 Good

6.3km

Compass Cove beach

5.9 Pleasant

6.8km

Sugary Cove beach

5.9 Pleasant

6.8km

Driftwood beach

7.7 Very good

8.8km

Mattiscombe Sands

7.8 Very good

9km

Lannacombe beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Strete Gate • 300m

Transport

Airport

PLH • 36.1km

Bus Station

Blackpool Sands • 3.1km

Train Station

Kingswear • 7.2km

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8.2 Very good

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8.2 Very good

John Anderson

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

8 Very good

Perfect for dog owners and people of all ages who require convenient parking near the beach. The beach offers expansive, open areas with ample space. The presence of a beachside cafe shack is an added advantage. However, it is important to be cautious of sudden changes in the shoreline and powerful underwater currents, especially when accompanied by young children.

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Max S.

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

8 Very good

The beach can be easily reached from the parking lot, but remember to bring change for the parking machine as it doesn't accept card or phone payments.

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Catherine Aldridge

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning. Although I don't usually swim in the ocean, I couldn't resist taking a dip in the crystal clear and impeccably clean water. The fact that it is dog friendly was an added bonus, allowing my furry friend to enjoy it as well! Since it is a shingle beach, I had a great time collecting pebbles and rocks with my granddaughter to spell out her name, which is a family tradition. I highly recommend this beach to anyone and have already informed my friends and family that it is a must-visit. I will definitely be returning to Dartmouth and this well-maintained beach. Oh, and there's a charming little cafe right on the beach too, and their salted caramel slices are absolutely amazing!

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Felix MR

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely amazing, with smooth pebbles and pristine, tranquil water. Surprisingly, there is not a trace of seaweed in sight. Additionally, there is a charming little shop right on the beach that offers a variety of treats like tea, coffee, cakes, and ice cream. Conveniently, there are free public restrooms located near the parking area, and to top it off, dogs are allowed on the beach. During our visit, we were fortunate enough to spot a seal. However, it's worth mentioning that there is a naturist beach in the vicinity, although we're not exactly sure of its exact location. We noticed a notice board by the restrooms that mentioned naturists are permitted to use the facilities.

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Kieran Thompson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 month ago

8 Very good

We were motivated to visit because we have our dog, Harry, and many beaches nowadays prohibit dogs, which I find puzzling. Why not just separate them? There is plenty of parking available and easy access, as well as restrooms, a beach café, and a designated naturist area. To be honest, I always prefer soft sand, but this beach has pretty coarse shingle, which is still beautiful. During the last week of August, it felt like there was plenty of space. The sea was, of course, cold but invigorating. However, the rough shingle may not be ideal for young children. Would I go again? Probably not if there is a sandy beach closer, but it was a lovely couple of hours.