Family Beaches in Devon - North Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
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.
Putsborough Sands Beach, Nr Croyde, Devon (North Coast)
Miles of golden sand, open to the Atlantic and great bathing
There are rock pools for toddlers, surfing for the athletic and walking for the more relaxed. Generally uncommercialised, there is a small beach café, ample parking, a toilet block and a small caravan park, where booking is essential.
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.
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.
Combe Martin Beach, Nr Ilfracombe, Devon (North Coast)
On the Heritage Coast and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A firm favourite of local families, this unspoilt beach is mainly shingle at the top, with plenty of sand at low water. There are natural rock pools providing endless interest.
