STRETE is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). From sea to beach, cliffs to the Village and to the surrounding countryside you can see why the area is one of the rare locations in the United Kingdom that is recognised for its Beauty.
Covering 337 square kilometres (130 square miles) of coastline, estuaries and countryside, South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) stretches from Berry Head in Brixham to Jennycliff in Plymouth. As well as being a place of fabulous views and fantastic countryside it is home to 34,000 people. The shaded area in the map below shows the South Devon AONB designated area.
The AONB Partnership Committee and Staff Unit do not have any planning powers: planning policy and applications are dealt with by the four local planning authorities (South Hams District Council, Torbay Council, Plymouth City Council and Devon County Council). But there are special planning policies to protect the AONB, and the AONB Staff Unit does provide planning guidance to the local authorities.
Strete Gate Beach
The following information is correct to the best of our knowledge, however, if you spot anything that you know to be different, please contact us. Teachers guide to Strete Gate Beach
| Type: | Shingle backed by high cliffs at northern end. |
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| Ownership: | Leased and managed by South Hams District Council. |
| Access: | Level access from road on to shingle beach. At Strete Gate there is a level, unsurfaced footpath along the back of the beach to soft shingle. |
| Disabled access: | There is easy, level access onto the beach. |
| Parking: | Strete Gate car park. 101 spaces. Charges apply. 150m to beach. |
| Facilities: | Toilets 25m, picnic area, seasonal shack/ice cream van. |
| Lifeguard: | None. |
| Activities: | Coastal walks. Known as a nudist beach towards the north end. |
| Dogs: | No known restrictions. |
| Barbecues: | No known restrictions. |
| Slipway access: | None. |