Surfbay Holiday Park - Beaches
Westward Ho! - Access direct from Park
0 miles
Westward Ho! beach has recently been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award 2004 and Seaside Award 2004 for water quality, standard of facilities, beach management and general tidiness. Three miles of golden sands. Westward Ho! is a clean, flat beach wi
Instow
3 miles
This is a sandy beach, however is not suitable for swimming and surfing as it is situated in the estuary. There can also be strong currents. It is widely used for walking, playing and flying kites. The beach is picturesque with quaint views of Appledore f
Clovelly
10 miles
This shingle and rock beach has fairly difficult access. It is safe for swimming in the bay but be aware of restricted bathing areas due to currents and rocks. Facilities at Clovelly include parking, toilets and beach shop. Dogs are permitted on this bea
Croyde
18 miles
Croyde is a sandy beach situated just around the corner from Saunton Sands. It is a smaller beach than Saunton but has won both Seaside and Blue flag awards. This beach is easily accessible with plenty of car parking. Croyde is extremely popular with surf
Saunton Sands
18 miles
This beach stretches for 3 miles with flat, clean sand backed by a range of sand dunes. Saunton is great for water sports such as surfing. This beach even has its own surf school. The beach has lifeguard supervision during peak hours in high seasons. The
Putsborough
22 miles
This is yet another award winning beach. Putsborough is ideal for swimming, surfing and other water sports. This beach is manned with lifeguards. Disabled access to the beach is difficult. Dogs are permitted on the beach within restricted areas. Facilit
Beaches in North Cornwall (Bude)
25 miles
Bude is situated in north Cornwall but is only a short drive from Bideford.
Combe Martin
25 miles
At high tide this beach is fairly uninviting but once the tide has resided there are large rock pools uncovered. A stretch of level sand is revealed outside a ridge of stones known as the breakwater. It is safe for swimming as there are no currents. The b
Lee Bay
25 miles
This attractive bay is popular with rock climbers. The sandy, shingle beach is great for playing on and for sunbathing. Although swimming is permitted in the bay, swimmers should be aware of strong currents. Facilities here include parking, toilets and a
Watermouth
25 miles
This sandy beach is great for swimming and water sports. Facilities on this beach are limited but parking is available. Dogs are permitted on this beach. Disabled access is difficult onto this beach.
Wildpear Bay
25 miles
A beach often used by naturists. This sandy beach is great for swimming. Steps have been cut into the cliff down to the beach. The descent and climb back up is fairly difficult. There are no specific facilities. Dogs are permitted on this beach. Disabled
Woody Bay
27 miles
Wooded cliffs surround this sheltered beach. A zigzag path down to the beach makes access to the beach okay but the disadvantage is the walk back up! The beach is made up of pebbles, shingle and rock. The backdrop of the beach is breathtaking and is great
Tunnels Ilfracombe
28 miles
The beach is made up of sand and shingle. The tunnels are passages hewn through the cliffs leading to the beach. There is a small charge to use the Tunnels. This beach is safe for swimming and sunbathing. Facilities include parking, toilets and beach sho
Wildersmouth, Nr Ilfracombe
28 miles
This beach is a combination of rock, sand and shingle. It is not recommended for swimming. Beach facilities include a shop, toilets and car park. Dogs are permitted on this beach. Disabled access to this beach is difficult.
Woolacombe
28 miles
Woolacombe beach has won numerous awards and is often described as one of the finest beaches in the West Country. Famous for its 3 miles of golden sand this is a sun worshippers paradise. This is another beach that is great for swimming and other water sp
Bude Crooklets
29 miles
A smaller town beach than others within the Bude area, but equally as stunning and visitor friendly. Cliffs and rocks surround the beach. There are good facilities at this beach including beach huts, large car park and cafes.
Sandymouth
29 miles
This beach has clean sand and lots of rock pools. There is a great deal of rocky headlands creating a dramatic backdrop.
Summerleaze
29 miles
This is a white sandy beach surrounded by dunes on one side and a canal on the other. There is a natural swimming pool in the rocks that provides safe bathing.
Widemouth
29 miles
Widemouth is one of Budes most popular beaches. It offers a variety of facilities including car parking, café, toilets, outdoor fresh water shower, surf shops and hire Facilities. This beach is a surfer's haven. The beach can be rocky in places, providing
Barricane Beach
30 miles
(Just North of Woolacombe Sands) Barricane beach is made up of sand and shingle. It is situated within a rocky cove. This beach has numerous rock pools that are great for spotting marine wildlife. Dogs are permitted within restricted areas. Disabled acce
Hele Bay, Nr Ilfracombe
30 miles
This is a safe shingle beach that has become popular with canoeists. The beach boasts a tide filled children's swimming pool. The sea is safe to swim in. Facilities include parking, toilets and beach shop. Dogs are permitted within restricted areas. Disa
Lee
30 miles
This village is situated between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. At low tide the beach is a stretch of sand that is perfect for sunbathing. There are many rock pools on this beach to explore. During high tide the beach is covered. Facilities on the beach inclu
Lynmouth Bay
30 miles
This is a limited pebble beach with only a tide filled swimming pool on the eastern beach.
Morthoe
30 miles
This beach is a combination of sand and rock. It is not recommended for swimming. There are no basic facilities such as toilets. Dogs are permitted on this beach. Disabled access is very poor.
Combesgate
33 miles
This is a small, sandy and secluded bay. The beach is only accessible from a footpath. There are many deep rock pools to swim in. Facilities on the beach are limited. There is however water sports and toilets. Dogs are permitted within restricted areas.
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