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Sandy bay

Alternative Names: None  

Type of Dive:  Sandy bay, Exmouth is a gentle shallow shore dive at the base of the cliffs.

Suggested Experience: Novice

Travel directions: From the centre of Exmouth follow the signs for Budleigh Salterton. At "Liverton Cross" take the right turn for "Sandy Bay" and "The World of Country Life". Follow the road past the "Clinton Arms" and "Thyme Cottage", and go up to the entrance of the caravan site. 

Parking directions: There is normally a small charge to go to the site and park. The gatekeeper will give you directions down through the campsite to the large carpark overlooking the beach.

Lat & Long: 50.608179, -3.363659  Postcode EX8 5DB  Google

Tides: Tide tables

Depth: 5m

Site entry/exit: Kit up in the car park and walk down the coastal path to the beach and walk to the cliff on the left (200m) where its a simple walk in.

Sandy bay entry/exit

Underwater directions: The best way is to dive is around the rocks on the left-hand side of the beach in the gully between the two finger reefs that run out from the shore and you should come across a small bit of a wreck in about 3m.

Air & Nitrox: Jurassic Coast Diving   Teign Diving Centre

Site Hazards: Contact me

Nearest Public phone: At the campsite.

Mobile Network service: Contact me

Accommodation: Haven

Other comments: There are toilets right at the top of the slipway.

Pub: There is a pub at the top of the slipway.

Cafe: South beach cafe

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Created by: Finstrokes

Date: 6/8/18

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