Just out of Salcombe, the lovely North Sands is set in a secluded valley.
Make sure you don’t go at high tide though because the beach is then totally submerged. Very shallow waters make this a safe spot for paddling and doggy swimming.
And the wonderful dog friendly Winking Prawn shabby chic beach café serves great food all day – from buffet cooked breakfasts to BBQs in the garden. They even have a dressing up box, which is well stocked, well used and well known. There’s a good-sized car park literally just over the road from the beach.