Woolacombe Sands
Woolacombe, Devon · ★ 4.7 · 4,968 visitor reviews
Woolacombe, EX34 7DL
About
One of Devon's best loved summer destinations with wide sands for beach games, dunes for hide and seek, and rock pools for marine life. There's a lighthouse on Lundy island visible from the beach and you can get a boat trip out there from nearby Ilfracombe. There's also the National Trust headland at Morte Point where you can get a tractor tour.
Immediate vicinity facilities include toilets with disabled access and baby changing room, local pay parking cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants. Dogs are apparently welcome on the middle and end sections of the beach but some restrictions do apply, watch out for the signs. Lifeguard cover is from Easter to October, and the waters are nice for swimming or surfing though the swells aren't huge.
Please note that the contact information is for the local tourist information point, so you should please plan your journey independently.
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Dog Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Common questions
Is Woolacombe Sands free to visit?
Yes, the beach itself is free to access. There are local pay parking options nearby for convenient access.
Is Woolacombe Sands open 24 hours?
Yes, the beach is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lifeguard cover runs from Easter to October.
Can I bring my dog to Woolacombe Sands?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the middle and end sections of the beach, though some restrictions apply. Watch out for signs with current rules.
What can families do at Woolacombe Sands?
Families can enjoy beach games on wide sands, hide and seek in the dunes, and explore rock pools for marine life. Swimming and surfing are popular, though swells aren't huge.
Is there anything else to do nearby?
Yes, you can spot the lighthouse on Lundy Island, take a boat trip from nearby Ilfracombe, or get a tractor tour at Morte Point National Trust headland.
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