Beach Type

Sandy

Facilities

Cafe/restaurants
Pubs
B&Bs
Lost child centre
Shops
First-aid post
Slip-way
Toilets (including disabled)
Various campsites
Caravan park and holiday park
Water sports rental equipment and lessons available

Activities

Swimming
Surfing
Fishing and surfboard/canoe hire

Nature and Wildlife

There are good rock pools at either end of the beach and several public footpaths around the village, beach and headland. The walk to Baggy point is popular offering some spectacular views and a chance to spot various sea birds.

Parking

Car parking is available (including disabled parking) for a charge.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by RUDA staff and litter bins are available. Dogs are banned between May and September - dog litter bins are present for the rest of the year.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Braunton
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 51.131, -4.23737
Postcode: EX33 1FF
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Leave M5 at junction 27 and follow A361 to Braunton. From Braunton follow the signs for Croyde. There is a car park next to beach allowing easy access by foot.

Public Transport

The nearest train station is in Barnstaple. There is a bus service from Barnstaple to Croyde.

Nearest Railway Stations

Barnstaple (Approx. 9 miles away)
Chapelton (Devon) (Approx. 12 miles away)

Tourist Information

Braunton Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01271 816400

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Braunton