Ilfracombe - Hele Beach Beach

Ilfracombe, Devon

Hele Bay is a small cove in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty sheltered from prevailing winds with free car parking and toilets all within easy walking distance. Beach access is via a slipway (wheelchair access difficult).

Beach Type

Sand and shingle

Facilities

Restaurants
Shops
First aid post
Slip-way
Wildlife reserve
Toilets and camping site

Activities

Swimming
Sea canoeing
Sailing
Jet skiing and windsurfing

Parking

There is no car park specifically for the beach. although around 80 Pay and Display spaces are available for general use.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned regularly by North Devon District Council four times a week during peak season. both manually and mechanically. and litter bins are provided. Dogs are allowed all year round and dog litter bins are also provided.

Location

Nearest town: Ilfracombe
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 51.2112, -4.09691
Postcode: EX34 9QZ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Hele is in North Devon. just over a mile from Ilfracombe on the A399 towards Combe Martin and about one hour drive from M5.

Public Transport

The nearest bus station is in Ilfracombe and nearest train station is in Barnstaple.

Nearest Railway Stations

Barnstaple (Approx. 10 miles away)

Tourist Information

Ilfracombe Tourist Information Centre The Landmark The Seafront Ilfracombe Tel: 0845 4583630

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Ilfracombe

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