Set across the water from Salcombe and just south of East Portlemouth is the delightful little cove of Mill Bay. This sandy beach is nestled within the woodlands of the South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). From the beach here there are fantastic views across the azure waters of the Salcombe estuary to the town and countryside beyond.
At low tide the beach stretches north to East Portlemouth beach and there are plenty of rockpools exposed. Along with fine golden sand and the calm estuary waters Mill Bay is a popular family beach.
The coastline here is some of the most spectacular and beautiful in Devon. From here the walk around to Prawle Point (the most southerly point in Devon) is a mix of rugged cliffs, rolling countryside and hidden coves.
Perhaps the easiest way to get to get to Mill Bay is by hopping on the East Portlemouth ferry which runs from the Jubilee Pier in Salcombe on a regular basis. From the landing at East Portlemouth it is an easy walk along the coast path to Mill Bay. Or at low tide you can walk along the beach.
Driving here is a little convoluted as you have to negotiate the Kingsbridge Estuary which involves a considerable detour. Once you arrive though there is a National Trust car park near the beach with 60 spaces.
From the carpark there is level access to the beach.
Mill Bay tide times
Mon 2nd October
Low 2:25am (0.48m)
High 8:31am (5.71m)
Low 2:43pm (0.62m)
High 8:47pm (5.70m)Tue 3rd October
Low 3:02am (0.78m)
High 9:02am (5.52m)
Low 3:19pm (0.94m)
High 9:18pm (5.41m)Wed 4th October
Low 3:36am (1.20m)
High 9:31am (5.26m)
Low 3:53pm (1.37m)
High 9:46pm (5.06m)Thu 5th October
Low 4:06am (1.66m)
High 9:58am (4.97m)
Low 4:24pm (1.83m)
High 10:16pm (4.69m)
