Challaborough

Challaborough is a village and popular surfing beach in the District of South Hams on the south coast of Devon, England. The beach is popular with surfers from Plymouth and the surrounding area because of its powerful waves. It offers up predominantly left-hand pointbreak waves that can peel for hundreds of yards.

Challaborough village consists of two small static caravan sites (one of which is owned by Parkdean) and a few private houses. Most properties have views of Burgh Island and Bigbury Bay. The beach is popular with surfers and holidaymakers alike. It is a horseshoe shaped bay with a sand bar protecting the entrance. The beach is divided by a small stream that runs from the valley down into the sea.

For boats there are two slipways. One is privately owned by one of the caravan sites and is better maintained, although rather steep. Members of the public have to pay to use the private slipway, but the public slipway is free for all to use. The public slipway is however only suitable for smaller boats. Challaborough is popular with the diving community as there are several wrecks along the nearby coastline. Fishing is also good in the area as well as sailing and cruising.