Combe Martin

Small shingle-and-sand beach at the mouth of Combe Martin's harbour valley, backed by the village and a stream outfall, with rocky ledges to either side.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Sufficient

Lifeguard: No RNLI lifeguard cover

Hazards: Stream outfall onto the beach; Weaker 'Sufficient' water-quality rating vs. neighbouring beaches; Shingle underfoot at high tide

Amenities: Village car parks nearby · Shops, pubs and toilets in the village · Harbour slipway

Dogs

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Sheltered small beach with rock pools, harbour and shops right behind it, good for young children at low-mid tide.

Fishing

Combe Martin is a sheltered mixed-ground harbour and beach venue. Bass and autumn flounder use the beach and River Umber influence; mullet enter on high water; pouting and conger feed after dark; wrasse, plaice and pollack use the rougher sides.

Species reported: Bass and flounder, Grey mullet, Pouting and conger eel, Pollack, wrasse and plaice

Crabbing

rock pooling only — Rock pooling is strongly supported; no exact protected line-crabbing edge was verified.

Access & parking

Direct from the village seafront and harbour car parks. Sat-nav: EX34 0AT. Get directions →