Family Beaches in Devon - North Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
Woolacombe Village Beach, Woolacombe, Devon (North Coast)
Two miles of magnificent golden sand backed by sandy hills
The vibrant beach is a favourite with families and has a broad expanse of golden sand and offers reasonably safe swimming. Activities on the water include surfing, windsurfing and canoeing and zoning is used to increase safety.
A quiet sand and shingle beach situated in an attractive rocky cove. There are lots of rock pools to explore at low tide and some of the shells on the beach have been washed up from the Caribbean on the Gulf Stream.
Hartland Quay Beach, Hartland Quay, Devon (North Coast)
Sand, rock pools and rocks to scramble over.
Beach set in a bay backed by spectacular cliffs. Plenty of rock pools to explore.
Tunnels Beaches, Ilfacombe, Ilfracombe, Devon (North Coast)
Hand carved tunnels leading to sheltered coves and a tidal pool.
This is a popular beach for families with rock pools and a tidal swimming pool for the children. It’s also a beautiful area of coastline with sea views towards Lundy Island and South Wales.
Saunton Sands Beach, Nr Barnstaple, Devon (North Coast)
Three miles of flat sand backed by large dunes
The long sandy beach at Saunton has plenty of room for beach games and is the ideal place for a family day out. It’s also a popular location for water sports enthusiasts and the surfing is great for beginners.
