Woolacombe - Barricane Bay Beach

Woolacombe, Devon

An attractive golden sand and shingle beach set in a bay, half a mile from the main Woolacombe beach. Great for rock pooling, popular among surfers, with a good coastal walk toward Morthoe and recommended accomodation at the Waters Meet hotel on the headland.

Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Shop

Activities

Swimming and surfing

Nature and Wildlife

There are good walks around the headland to Morte Point which is National Trust land.

Parking

There is parking available by the beach.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs are only allowed on part of the beach.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Woolacombe
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 51.1774, -4.21343
Postcode: EX34 7DB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

The beach is just beyond the end of the B3343. north west of Barnstaple.

Public Transport

The nearest train station is in Barnstaple. over 12 miles away.

Nearest Railway Stations

Barnstaple (Approx. 10 miles away)

Tourist Information

Woolacombe. Mortehoe & Croyde Tourist Information Centre Dept 8 Hall 70 Beach Road Woolacombe North Devon EX34 7BT Tel: 01271) 870553

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Woolacombe

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