Instow Beach
Instow, Devon
A wheelchair accesible sandy beach set where the Torridge river meets the Taw estuary. This is an attractive area and has always been popular with artists. Plenty to do for children and lots of space to play.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
ToiletsA slipway
Pubs
Cafes and restaurants
A supermarket
A post office
Giftshops and galleries
Activities
There are lots of pools in the soft sandMany of which contain attractive seashells
Nature and Wildlife
When the tide is out it is very pleasant walking along the beach with picturesque views across the estuary towards Appledore on the opposite side.Parking
There is car parking in the village and also behind the nearby dunes.Water Quality
FailLifeguard
NoLocation
Nearest town: InstowCounty: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 51.0524, -4.18079
Postcode: EX39 4JH
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Accessed from the B3233 north from Bideford or west from Barnstaple.Nearest Railway Stations
Barnstaple (Approx. 5 miles away)Chapelton (Devon) (Approx. 7 miles away)
Umberleigh (Approx. 9 miles away)
Tourist Information
BIDEFORD TIC Victoria Park. The Quay Bideford. EX39 2QQ Tel: 01237 477676See the Environment Agency report for this beach