Here are our recommendations of good local beaches.
You are spoilt for choice!
3 miles of flat sand backed by massive sand dunes (A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve called Braunton Burrows). Excellent surfing beach and ideal for all water sports. Manned with lifeguards. Wheelchair accessible. Shop, toilet etc. at car park beginning of beach.
3 miles of flat sand backed by massive sand dunes (A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve called Braunton Burrows). Excellent surfing beach and ideal for all water sports. Manned with lifeguards. Wheelchair accessible. Shop, toilet etc. at car park beginning of beach.
This award winning sandy beach is just around the corner from Saunton Sands. There is plenty of car parking and it is excellent for swimming, surfing, windsurfing etc. At one end of the beach there is equipment hire, a shop, refreshments and toilets.
This award winning sandy beach is just around the corner from Saunton Sands. There is plenty of car parking and it is excellent for swimming, surfing, windsurfing etc. At one end of the beach there is equipment hire, a shop, refreshments and toilets.
(At the southern end of Woolacombe Sands) Our Family favourite! You will find this beach after carrying on past the turning for Croyde beach and winding up the hill round to the right. Lovely little rockpools for children to play. Ideal for surfing, swimming and water sports. The beach is located down steep steps/ramp. Toilets and snack bar.
(At the southern end of Woolacombe Sands) Our Family favourite! You will find this beach after carrying on past the turning for Croyde beach and winding up the hill round to the right. Lovely little rockpools for children to play. Ideal for surfing, swimming and water sports. The beach is located down steep steps/ramp. Toilets and snack bar.
One of the finest beaches in the West Country. 3 miles of golden sand with numerous awards. Woolacombe is ideal for all water sports and there are lifeguards on the beach.
One of the finest beaches in the West Country. 3 miles of golden sand with numerous awards. Woolacombe is ideal for all water sports and there are lifeguards on the beach.
A seaside resort with all the features - amusement arcade, putting green, playground, beach shops, snack bars and seaside pubs. The beach - sand/pebbles - is easily accessible from the car park and is ideal for swimming and surfing. There are also pools in the rocks which have been adapted for swimming.
A seaside resort with all the features - amusement arcade, putting green, playground, beach shops, snack bars and seaside pubs. The beach - sand/pebbles - is easily accessible from the car park and is ideal for swimming and surfing. There are also pools in the rocks which have been adapted for swimming.
Although it does have a sandy beach it is not really for sunbathing and surfing as it is in the estuary. It is however great to play on, fly kites, get a hockings ice cream etc. When the tide is out it is very pleasant walking along the beach by the edge of the river Torridge with picturesque Appledore on the opposite side. Carpark by the dunes.
Although it does have a sandy beach it is not really for sunbathing and surfing as it is in the estuary. It is however great to play on, fly kites, get a hockings ice cream etc. When the tide is out it is very pleasant walking along the beach by the edge of the river Torridge with picturesque Appledore on the opposite side. Carpark by the dunes.
Check tide times online. Shell/shingle/sand beach next door to Woolacombe beach. Park on Woolacombe Esplanade or in Woolacombe itself. (Fairly steep ramp/steps down, go at low tide unless you are going for just a quick stay/curry which you can eat at the top of the beach). Barricane beach not only offers a picturesque landscape tucked in between the rocks but is famous for cowries and other exotic sea shells. These shells have travelled off the shore of a Caribbean island thousands of miles across the Atlantic to be dropped in near-perfect condition in this tiny little inlet on the North Devon coast. The cowries are small and the best place to dig for them is on the tide line. Barricane Beach café serves delicious home made curry every evening from 5pm in the summer months.
Check tide times online. Shell/shingle/sand beach next door to Woolacombe beach. Park on Woolacombe Esplanade or in Woolacombe itself. (Fairly steep ramp/steps down, go at low tide unless you are going for just a quick stay/curry which you can eat at the top of the beach). Barricane beach not only offers a picturesque landscape tucked in between the rocks but is famous for cowries and other exotic sea shells. These shells have travelled off the shore of a Caribbean island thousands of miles across the Atlantic to be dropped in near-perfect condition in this tiny little inlet on the North Devon coast. The cowries are small and the best place to dig for them is on the tide line. Barricane Beach café serves delicious home made curry every evening from 5pm in the summer months.
Check tide times online. (Good for rock pools and sea glass) - Beautiful large secluded sandy beach next door to Barricane and Woolacombe, park on Woolacombe Esplanade. Beach is below Watersmeet hotel. (Very steep steps, go at low tide)
Check tide times online. (Good for rock pools and sea glass) - Beautiful large secluded sandy beach next door to Barricane and Woolacombe, park on Woolacombe Esplanade. Beach is below Watersmeet hotel. (Very steep steps, go at low tide)
A secret beach! Tucked away on the rugged North Devon coast between Watermouth and Combe Martin. Lots of nooks/crannies and caves to explore. Known as one of the best swimming spots in North Devon and one of the UK'S best secret beaches. Be warned there are 200 very steep steps to climb down and back up again! But its worth it! Go at low tide. Park by Sandy Cove Hotel.
A secret beach! Tucked away on the rugged North Devon coast between Watermouth and Combe Martin. Lots of nooks/crannies and caves to explore. Known as one of the best swimming spots in North Devon and one of the UK'S best secret beaches. Be warned there are 200 very steep steps to climb down and back up again! But its worth it! Go at low tide. Park by Sandy Cove Hotel.
A secret beach! (Steep walk/ steps down, go at low tide) A lovely National Trust sheltered bay where the steep cliffs are covered in woods and a fast flowing stream gushes down the hillside to the beach below. There is a small car park next to the road and the path zig-zags down through the woods to the beach below. The beach, made up of rocks, large pebbles and shingle, is safe for swimming and is a lovely place to just sit, relax and enjoy the scenery. The only disadvantage is having to walk back up!
A secret beach! (Steep walk/ steps down, go at low tide) A lovely National Trust sheltered bay where the steep cliffs are covered in woods and a fast flowing stream gushes down the hillside to the beach below. There is a small car park next to the road and the path zig-zags down through the woods to the beach below. The beach, made up of rocks, large pebbles and shingle, is safe for swimming and is a lovely place to just sit, relax and enjoy the scenery. The only disadvantage is having to walk back up!
