Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilet
Shop and Sands cafe Bar
The takeaway shop is open throughout the year
Together with the more formal facilities at the Sands cafe Bar

Activities

Swimming and surfing

Nature and Wildlife

Crow Point can be accessed along the beach. with the adjacent UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Braunton Burrows being within close proximity. Military training occurs on part of the Burrows. with red flags indicating when live-firing is to occur.

Parking

There is a car park serving the beach where a fee is payable.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

No horses are permitted at the beach.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed on the beach provided that the dog owner removes all waste matter. The beach owner reserves the right to restrict access for dogs at any time during the year.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Braunton
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 51.1161, -4.22122
Postcode: EX33 1LQ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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

Access

Take the A361 to Barnstable from junction 25 of the M5. Follow the signs to Braunton. then continue on towards Croyde. Saunton is reached before Croyde.

Public Transport

Buses run to Saunton from Barnstaple and Braunton. The nearest train station is in Barnstaple.

Nearest Railway Stations

Barnstaple (Approx. 8 miles away)
Chapelton (Devon) (Approx. 11 miles away)

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Centre Braunton Tel: 01271 816400

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Braunton