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The beach is situated in a bay and is formed by a large expanse of legally protected pebbles, with a wide stretch of sandy beach at its western end. The pebbles are protected by law, and it is an offence to remove them from the beach.
Access to the beach is available via two routes: a slope and steps from Connaught Gardens, known as Jacob's Ladder, and a level path from Sidmouth Town Beach. The historic ladder, which was first built in 1871, provides a picturesque and convenient way to descend to the beach.
The beach is approximately 490 metres wide and is backed by steep cliffs, with a path along the cliff connecting it to Sidmouth Town Beach. At low tide, the beach offers a large expanse of sand and plenty of rock pools, making it an excellent spot for young children.
Dogs are banned from the immediate area of Jacob's Ladder from May 1st to September 30th, but are allowed along the western end of the beach.
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder Beach is on the East Devon Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 5mph |  |
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
There is a large car park by the beach.
Dogs not allowed on certain areas May 1st to September 30th.
Beach manually cleaned daily in summer. monthly in winter by district council
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 19 miles east as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 23 miles east as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
Location: Cotmaton, Sidmouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SY120868
Coordinates: 50°40'30"N 3°14'48"W
Mapcode: GBR P8.C4V1
What 3 Words: dices.chats.defeat
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Devon
Country: England
Local Authority: East Devon
Parish: Sidmouth
Nearest postcode: EX10 8RU
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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