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Site Name: Bantham Beach

County: Devon

Nearest Place: Bantham village

Also Near: Kingsbridge (6 miles)

OS Grid Ref: SX 664 436 - Landranger: 202 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 0 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: 14 miles E.S.E. of Plymouth (as the kite flies) On the beach, overlooking Bigbury Bay

Directions: Sign-posted at r/about on junction of A379 and B3197. (Narrow lane)

Parking: costs £2.00 all day May to Sept - free otherwise - NO DOGS.

Facilities: Pub nearby, toilets etc.

Accessibility: Narrow lanes with passing places.

Flying Area: On the beach, 3 hours either side of high water.

Comments: O.K. to fly in Winter - very crowded in Summer.

Local Clubs/Contacts: South Hams K.C. fly here

Nearest Retailer: Many shops now selling kites, no specialists nearby.

Report By: Norman Parker S.H.K.C.

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