Beach Type

Sand and shingle

Facilities

Washroom
Toilets and baby changing facilities
First aid
Gift shop
Snack bar
Cafe bar and terrace
French boules pitch
Children's play area with games
Landscaped picnic areas with benches and parasols
Deck chair
Sun bed and wetsuit hire available

Activities

Swimming
Snorkelling
Fishing
Boating
Rock pooling and sun bathing

Nature and Wildlife

Walk through the network of 4 tunnels now possible at night due to newly installed lighting.

Parking

30 pay spaces are available at the beach entrance with an extra several 100 spaces within 150m.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

All beaches and coves are cleaned daily by the owners and there are litter bins provided. but are allowed through the tunnels.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from the beach from 1st May to 31st October. Outside of these times dogs must be kept on the lead. and dog.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Ilfracombe
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 51.2095, -4.12691
Postcode: EX34 8AX
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

M5 to the Southwest. A361 then follow sign posts to Ilfracombe. Access to beach by pavement through the tunnels.

Public Transport

Nearest bus station is Ilfracombe. nearest train station is Barnstable.

Nearest Railway Stations

Barnstaple (Approx. 10 miles away)

Tourist Information

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

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Ilfracombe