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.

Hele Bay Beach, Nr Ilfracombe, Devon (North Coast)

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

A free car park and toilets within easy walking distance and access via a slipway (wheelchair access is difficult). The centre of the beach is flat sand and shingle at high or low tide. Low tide exposes rocks on either side of the beach with rock pools and fishing.

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.

Westward Ho! Beach, Nr Bideford, Devon (North Coast)

Two miles of golden sand backed by a unique pebble ridge

This long sandy beach is ideal for families and has some eye-catching features including rows of traditional beach huts. It’s also adjacent to the South West Coast Path with nearby attractions including the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly.

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.