The Beaches of East Cornwall - E42 - Downderry Beach

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Location: South Coast - 5 miles east of Looe

Downderry Beach of coarse grey sand and shingle lies just to the east of Seaton. At low tide a narrow strip of a beach about a mile long leads east from Seaton to the eastern end of Downderry although if attempting this please be aware of the state of the tide. There are excellent if steep coastal waks east over Battern Cliffs to Portwrinkle or back west along the nasrrow road with care to Seaton. Please Note The sea wall should not be used for walking...please read the displayed notices.