South West England
Hele Bay Beach
Hele Bay Beach

Hele is in North Devon, just over one mile from Illfracombe on the A399 towards Combe Martin (about one hour drive from the M5). The nearest bus station is in Ilfracombe and the nearest railway station is in Barnstaple.

Ilfracombe Tourist Information Centre
The Landmark
The Seafront
Ilfracombe
Tel: (0) 1271 - 863001
Fax: 0 1271 - 862586
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Hele Bay Beach, Nr Ilfracombe, Devon

Accommodation nearby

Brook Lea Caravan Club Site
Site well placed for sandy Woolacombe beach and nearby Farm World.

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parcs
Family run friendly parcs close to blue flag sandy beach

Easewell Farm Holiday Parc & Golf Club
With superb views offering offering everything you need for a great Camping & Touring holiday.

Attractions nearby

The Big Sheep
All weather fun. SW Attraction of the year 2003, 2004 and 2005 finalists!

RHS Garden Rosemoor
If you're looking for a great day out, come along to RHS Garden Rosemoor.


Set in a small cove in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

At very low tide it is possible to clamber around the left hand side of the beach to 'Fishing Rock' and 'Blythes Cove' but care must be taken not to be cut off by rising tides. Shops, café and a public house are within a short walk. Hele is adjacent to Hillsborough Nature Reserve.

What's on offer...

  • Sandy
  • Rock Pools
  • Toilets
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Dogs Allowed All Year (access may be restricted May to Sept)
  • Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
  • Shingle
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Slipways
  • Wildlife Reserve
  • Fishing on site or nearby
  • National Park or AONB nearby
  • Nature Reserves nearby
  • Parking available

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Hele Bay Beach
North Devon District Council
Nr Ilfracombe
Devon
Tel: 01271 321422