Woolacombe Beach

Woolacombe Beach is one of the finest beaches in the West Country with numerous awards. It's a big favourite for families and surfers, attracting thousands of people each summer. A great wave for all surf crafts and a beautiful arc of 3 miles of golden sand make it ideal for children and adults alike. Even at the height of summer it is possible to find quiet places in the surf.

Geographically, the beach lies between the rugged, unspoilt Baggy and Morte Points. The rolling surf brings unbroken Atlantic breakers from across thousands of miles of ocean to pound on this three-mile long stretch of golden sand.

It is very clean and tidy with ample facilities available including easy disabled access, complete with shop, parking, water sports, toilets, safe swimming, refreshments, beach huts, deckchair hire, first aid, life saving equipment and even a lost children service. Speed boats and jet skis are prohibited, therefore offering superb facilities for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, sailing and sea canoeing. However attention should be paid to warnings not to bathe at low tide.

The surfing lifestyle has brought many thousands of people to this corner of North Devon over the years.

Beach Type: Sandy
Dogs: Dogs are permitted on certain areas of the beach, please follow the beach signage.

Lifeguard: Yes