Westward Ho! Beach
Bideford, Devon
Long sand beach backing onto a pebble ridge linking to Northam Burrows Country Park. Access via ramp from the town of Westward Ho! (named after the novel by Charles Kingsley). The beach runs parallel to the South West Coast Path.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Cafe/restaurantShops
Toilets (incl disabled)
Disabled access
Deck chair hire
Slipway
First aid
Lost child centre
Promendade
Amusement aracades
Campsite
Activities
WindsurfingSurfing
Swimming
Coastal walks
Parking
Parking available incl disabled. Charges apply.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLIDogs
Access for dogs is restricted.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachQuality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: BidefordCounty: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 51.042, -4.23623
Postcode: EX39 1LL
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From the A39 at Bideford take the A386 to Westward Ho! And then the B3236. also signposted to Westward Ho!Public Transport
Bus service no 1 from Barnstaple and Bideford goes to Westward Ho! seafront.Nearest Railway Stations
Barnstaple (Approx. 8 miles away)Chapelton (Devon) (Approx. 10 miles away)
Tourist Information
No detailsSee the Environment Agency report for this beach