Beaches & Surfing

With miles of golden sand to laze on, plenty of secret coves to discover and more rock pools than you could explore in a lifetime, North Devon's coast line could keep you entertained for your whole holiday and many years to come.

Croyde Beach

A surfers paradise, famous as one of the best surfing beaches in the UK and the venue for the British Surfing Championships. On large swells when the waves increase in size the skills of local surfers can provide an action packed spectacle. Croyde is also a golden sandy beach and being nestled between two headlands Down End & Baggy Point the beach is also sheltered with many rock pools to explore.

Saunton Sands

A four mile long expanse of sandy, beach facing due west backed by impressive sand dunes and cut off to the south by the combined estuaries of the rivers Taw and Torridge. This is a popular beach with surfers and ideal for families.

Woolacombe Beach

One of the finest beaches in the West Country with numerous awards. It's a big favorite for families and surfers, attracting thousands of people each summer. The rolling surf brings unbroken Atlantic breakers from across thousands of miles of ocean to pound on this three-mile long stretch of golden sand.