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

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
A slipway
Pubs
Cafes and restaurants
A supermarket
A post office
Giftshops and galleries

Activities

There are lots of pools in the soft sand
Many 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

Fail

Lifeguard

No

Location

Nearest town: Instow
County: 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)

Explore more of the area around Instow, Devon at Explore Britain.

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 477676

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Instow

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