Newton and Noss
A narrow tidal creek off the River Yealm between the twin villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, newly designated as a bathing water for the 2026 season.
📍 View on the mapBeach & safety
Water quality: Not yet classified — newly designated bathing water for the 2026 season, no multi-year Environment Agency classification published yet
Lifeguard: None — unpatrolled
Hazards: Tidal creek with boat traffic and a seasonal foot-ferry running between Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo and Wembury; no lifeguard cover.
Amenities: car-park
Dogs
No verified source. Check current signage and the relevant authority.
Family
A sheltered tidal creek rather than a beach — popular for a swim off the slipways at high water, with village pubs and shops nearby. Parking is limited and can be tricky in season.
Fishing
Fishing is established in the wider Yealm and nearby coastal marks, but no adequate exact source was found for species, permissions and tactics at the inventory bathing location.
Crabbing
unknown
Access & parking
Village slipways and foreshore at Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, either side of the creek. Sat-nav: PL8 1EG. Get directions →
Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer
https://www.sas.org.uk/updates/new-bathing-waters-england/
https://newton-and-noss.parish.uk/
Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.