Guide East Devon Beaches

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5. Seaton beach

A seaside award winning long shingle beach within easy walk of Seaton Town Centre.

What’s on offer

Public services

Dogs

Disabled Access

  • Access matting for wheel chair users is laid on the beach every year from May until September. 
  • A disabled toilet is available at Fisherman's Gap
  • East Walk and West Walk are flat and level hard surfaces which allow good access to the cafe's and kiosks - However, please take care of the unguarded edge on East Walk

Be Aware of

  • The beach is not lifeguarded
  • Cliff falls at the western end. Please stay away from the base of the cliffs here for your safety
  • Powered craft are limited to 8 knots between the yellow buoys and the shoreline for bather safety, however this is not a dedicated safe swim area
  • You're not allowed to light an open fire on the beach.

Water quality 

To find out more about the water quality at this beach please visit the Environment Agency website. You can also sign up for real time updates from South West Water via Surfers Against Sewage.