•  Strong currents
•  Strong winds
•  Tidal cut-off
• Unstable Cliffs

To get down to the beach you have a moderate 15-20 minute walk from the nearest car park. Mostly dirt track and cobble all the way down, there can be a few large puddles to negotiate and it can be very muddy if it has recently rained.

Mansands Ln, Kingswear, Brixham TQ5 0AJ. Easiest via car, but the approach road can be a little muddy and does have a few potholes to watch out for.

• Car, About 1 mile from Brixham. From Hill head heading toward Kingswear past the campsite, take the turning for Coleton Fishacre. Follow this road passing a tree that’s in the middle of the road up hill and around to the left. Take the next left Woodhuish Lane signposted Mansands. Keep driving passing the car park for Scabbacombe, then Woodhuish farm, the car park is just past some barns. From here it’s about a 15 minute walk down to the beach. It is possible to drive down if you have a 4×4, but there is only room for a few vehicles.
• Walking, This is the only way to reach the beach, it can be muddy and a few large puddles to navigate. It’s located on the South West Coastal Path, so you can approach from Sharkham Point or Scabbacombe Beach in the direction of Kingswear, but both of these parts of the path are challenging with steep hills and steps.

• The approach road & walk can be muddy and does have a few pot holes.
• It is possible to drive down if you have a 4×4, but there is only room for a few vehicles.
• Best at low tide as it exposes sand, high tide it’s mainly shingle.
• Not recommended for those with mobility problems.
• Just beyond the car park heading back toward Brixham there is an old cider mill being refurbished by the National Trust.
• Potential Hazards: Strong currents, Tidal cut-off, falling rocks.
• There are No facilities.
• There are No lifeguards.
• Potential tidal cut-off, strong winds.
• Dogs allowed all year round.
• Beach type: Sand and pebbles.