Sugary and Castle Cove, United Kingdom - Beach Guide, Info, Photos

Castle Cove is a sand and pebble beach situated in Devon, United Kingdom, close to Dartmouth Castle. The beach is surrounded by trees and lacks signposts, making it easy to overlook.

The nearest parking area is at Dartmouth Castle, approximately 100 meters away from the beach, where visitors can find toilets and a café. The beach can be accessed by a steep path with steps, which takes around 5 to 10 minutes to walk. This path is not suitable for pushchairs or individuals with mobility difficulties.

Along the path leading from the castle, there are several other coves, including Sugary Cove, Deadmans Cove, and Ladies Cove. The beach disappears during high tide, and dogs are welcome on the beach all year round. The beach has toilets and allows dogs.

Castle Cove and its neighboring coves are a perfect choice for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque location to unwind.

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What to do at Sugary and Castle Cove? Visitor Reviews Where to Stay near Sugary and Castle Cove? Where is Sugary and Castle Cove? Sugary and Castle Cove: Weather Today Beaches near Sugary and Castle Cove

What to do at Sugary and Castle Cove?

Amenities

Sugary and Castle Cove amenities include toilet.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is beautiful and offers great views. Visitors enjoy the small and secluded atmosphere, but complain about the lack of activities and difficulty in accessing the beach. Some visitors note that the beach is pebbly and not great for swimming, but offers rock pools for children to explore.

Where to Stay near Sugary and Castle Cove?

For those visiting Sugary and Castle Cove, staying in Dartmouth is a convenient option as it offers a variety of accommodations close to the beaches and the historic Dartmouth Castle. Many visitors also choose to stay in nearby towns like Kingswear, which provides easy access to the beaches while allowing exploration of the beautiful South Devon coast.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Sugary and Castle Cove?

Latitude: 50.3402316 / Longitude: -3.5668823

Sugary and Castle Cove is located in Darthmouth. The following map of Sugary and Castle Cove shows the exact location.

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Sugary and Castle Cove: Weather Today

📅 Friday, May 1, 2026

Summary
Full Forecast

Today is unfortunately not a great day for a beach visit to Sugary and Castle Cove. With light drizzle expected and a persistent layer of clouds, the atmosphere remains quite gloomy and damp. You will notice a brisk breeze picking up throughout the day, which will make the air feel much cooler than the maximum temperature of 17 °C suggests. The sea is very cold at 12.2 °C and definitely not suitable for swimming, especially with the choppy waves rolling in. Given the conditions, it is best to skip the beach today, as the combination of wet weather and chilly winds will make it difficult to enjoy any outdoor time by the water.

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Air

Low / High	10.3°C/17°C
Feels Like (High)	15.4°C

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Sea

Sea Temperature	12.2 °C
Wave Height	1.1 m

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Rain

Rain Chance	23%
Rainfall	0.8 mm
Rain Duration	3 h

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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset	05:49/20:33
Sunshine Hours	9.2 hrs
UV Index	4.85
Cloud Cover	61%

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Wind

Speed	19.1 km/h
Gusts	35.6 km/h
Direction	W

Sugary and Castle Cove