Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets (incl disabled & baby changing facilities)
Cafes
Shoops
Restaurants
Pubs
Hotels
B&Bs
Arcades
Surf hire

Activities

Swimming
Surfing
Windsurfing
Sailing
Sea canoeing
Swingboats
Train ride
Bouncy castle
Speed boats and jet skis prohibited
Zoning for water sports activities
Surfboards and canoes can be hired
There are regular surfing competitions

Nature and Wildlife

Woolacombe Sand is within the Heritage Coastline and is backed by National Trust land and Morte Point to the north. which is also owned by the National Trust.

Parking

Three large car parks with space for 3000 cars including disabled parking.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

Cleaned daily from May to October and large bins provided.

Dogs

Dogs banned from a zoned area of the beach May - October. Dogs allowed in adjacent areas if kept on a lead.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Woolacombe
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 51.1712, -4.20856
Postcode: EX34 7DN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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

Access

From Barnstaple take the A361 Ilfracombe road and turn left at Mullacott Cross roundabout on to the B3343 for Woolacombe. Various paths. steps and slipways from the road and car park lead to the beach. Easy acces to the beach for disabled visitors.

Public Transport

Train station at Barnstaple and national coach services to Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. Regular bus services from Barnstaple and Ilfracombe.

Nearest Railway Stations

Barnstaple (Approx. 10 miles away)

Tourist Information

Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre Beach Road Woolacombe North Devon Tel/Fax: 01271 870553 Email: woolacombetic@visit.org.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Woolacombe