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Slapton Sands Beach

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Slapton Sands is a large shingle bar bordered by water on both sides, the lake behind is freshwater. This beach is exposed and is being washed away at an alarming rate.

This bar provides a good location for gentle walks including the Ley nature reserve. On a windy day watersports gather to kite surf and windsurf in the bay.

Slapton Sands was evacuated during World War II to allow raining for Operation Overlord. Operation Overlord was the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the operation that launched the invasion of German-occupied western Europe by Allied forces. The operation commenced on 6 June 1944 with the Normandy landings (commonly known as D-Day).

An American Sherman Tank stands as a memorial to Americans that died when attacked by a German E-boat whilst practising for D-Day landings.

Facilities include parking at Torcross, Slapton and cafes and pubs at Torcross.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Stokenham Destination page or our regional Devon Destination page.

Planning your visit to Slapton Sands Beach

Stokenham, Stokenham, Devon , United Kingdom

Place Category: Days Out
Place Tags: Beaches

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7 Day Weather Forecast for Stokenham, Devon

Today
fog
Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (E)
Thursday, May 09
fog
Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (NE)
Friday, May 10
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 10.5℃ to 11.8℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (NE)
Saturday, May 11
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 11.4℃ to 12.5℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (NE)
Sunday, May 12
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 12.7℃ to 13.5℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (NE)
Monday, May 13
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 11.7℃ to 12.9℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (SW)
Tuesday, May 14
heavyrain
Expect a temp in the range 11.7℃ to 12.4℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (ENE)

Our Stokenham weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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