Blackpool Sands is a private shingle beach open to the public near Dartmouth, Devon. In 2024 it was named EnglandâÂÂs best beach by Condé Nast Traveller.
The beach is formed of smooth small shingle; this has been cited as the cause of the water being "astonishingly clear". The name of the beach has been branded a "misnomer", due to the lack of actual sand, however the combination of the beaches accessibility, beauty, and clear water, has resulted in positive criticism.
There is a charge for parking in the high season, a café, toilets, and a shop. Furthermore, dogs are not permitted on Blackpool Sands. In 2025, a boardwalk, made from recycled plastic, was installed on the beach to improve access for "people of all ages and abilities".