Place to visit
Scabbacombe Sands, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Scabbacombe Sands is a beach in Devon, England in United Kingdom (Paignton). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in Devon, England · Beaches
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 127 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.35747, -3.52106
What it is and where
Scabbacombe Sands is a beach in Devon, England in United Kingdom (Paignton).
"Naturist Friendly" Beach
It is in Paignton, where this site lists 65 more places to see, 8.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.35747, -3.52106; the nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 127 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Beaches places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Scabbacombe Sands is June to September.
- JanBetter not8:16
- FebBetter not9:48
- MarBetter not11:33
- AprPossible13:32
- MayPossible15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:26
- NovBetter not8:42
- DecBetter not7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Long SandsBeach in Devon, England522 m
- South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)Hiking1.4 km
- South West Coast Path (Avoiding Mansands Beach)Hiking1.5 km
- Man SandsBeach in Devon, England1.6 km
- HMS D11909 D-class submarine3.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Beaches
- Swansea Bay: bay in Wales
- Caswell Bay: bay in Wales
- Crim Rocks: coastal feature in the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
- Chesil Beach: shingle beach in Dorset, southern England
- Zantman's Rock
- Camber Sands: beach at the village of Camber, Kent near Rye, East Sussex, England
Every United Kingdom place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scabbacombe Sands?
It is a beach in Devon, England in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit Scabbacombe Sands?
June to September. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to Scabbacombe Sands?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 127 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Long Sands, South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham), South West Coast Path (Avoiding Mansands Beach). The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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