Strete Gate, near Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0RR
Strete Gate Beach
Beach
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5.3
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
5.3A wide shingle-and-sand beach at the start of the long coastal spit stretching towards Torcross and beyond.
Strete Gate offers a broad, open stretch of coast with room to explore and a less built-up feel than a resort beach. Come for the shoreline and sea views; be aware there is no lifeguard service.
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The experience
Spend a short visit exploring the sand-and-shingle shore, taking in the open coastal setting or having a picnic. Swimming and windsurfing are listed by the beach guide, but there is no lifeguard service; conditions and suitability should be checked before entering the water.
Things to do
Explore the sand-and-shingle shore
Walk along a section of the wide beach and notice the mix of sand and shingle. The source describes the beach as lying at the start of a coastal spit stretching towards Torcross and beyond.
30–90 minutes
Have a beach picnic
The beach guide lists a picnic area. Check current availability and facilities before setting out.
Consider swimming or windsurfing
The beach guide lists swimming and windsurfing as activities. There is no lifeguard service, so check local conditions and your own suitability before entering the water.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
A short shoreline escape
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Use the beach access via Slapton and park at Strete Gate; check current arrangements before travelling.
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Explore a stretch of the wide sand-and-shingle beach.
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Pause for a picnic or take in the open coastal setting before returning.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of the beach
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Allow time to explore more of the shoreline at the start of the coastal spit.
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Take a picnic break at the beach; the guide lists a picnic area.
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If considering swimming or windsurfing, check the sea conditions first: there is no lifeguard service.
Hidden details
The coastal spit begins here — Strete Gate sits at the start of a long coastal spit that stretches to Torcross and beyond.
When to go
· Choose a time that suits the forecast and sea conditions; no specific best time is established by the supplied sources.
The supplied beach guide notes that naturists use the northern end in summer. It does not establish a best season for scenery or wildlife.
Check the local forecast and sea conditions before visiting. The beach guide notes there is no lifeguard service and advises extra care before entering the water.
What to look for
Notice the change between sand and shingle along the beach, and the shoreline’s position at the start of the coastal spit towards Torcross.
Best time to go
Check conditions before travelling; the supplied source notes that the northern end is used by naturists in summer.
Choose a time when the weather and sea conditions suit your plans. In summer, note that the beach guide reports naturists at the northern end.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Dogs · Swimmers · Photographers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
The beach guide describes access via Slapton and parking at the beach. Check current access and parking arrangements before visiting. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Parking is available. Check current arrangements before travelling.
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Toilets
The beach guide lists toilets; check availability before visiting.
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Food & drink
A visitor review in the beach guide mentions a café shack; check whether it is open.
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Dogs
The beach guide says dogs are allowed with no restrictions. Check for current local rules.
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible car park and toilet. Information about beach-surface access is not supplied; check before visiting.
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Around Strete Gate Beach
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
