North Devon : Woolacombe Bay

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Woolacombe Bay is a fantastic beach and one of the best surf spots in Devon, which retains a great vibe in and out of the water. It has several kilometres of golden sands running down to Putsborough in the south. One of the original British surfing beaches, Woolacombe has strong plunging waves, with shifting beach breaks through the tide and a good right-hander off the rocky headland at the northern end, once the tide gets past the midway point. It's a safe family and novice friendly beach, with lifeguards on duty during the summer months, but still has the waves to entertain experienced surfers.

Woolacombe is big enough to find yourself some space and doesn't get the crowding or intensity of Croyde further to the south, despite being a larger town. Woolacombe has a vibrant nightlife, which comes into its own during the peak summer season and there are several good pubs and bars to relax in after a tough day at the beach. This is a truly picture-perfect Devon beach, on the doorstep of a brilliant resort town.

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Driving Access: Excellent straight into town behind the beach
Car Park spaces: 800
Price: Less than £5
Beach facilities: Toilets at three points behind the beach
Beach type: Golden sand
Break type: Beach
Pub: The Golden Hind & The Red Barn
Sort of wave: Plunging
Peaks: Beach break
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: Easterly
Local highlights: Town nightlife
National Trust: No

Ratings
Ability: Novice - Legend
Kids: 2 - plenty in town
Other stuff: 2 - as above
Access: 3 - car parks are immediately behind the beach
Urban proximity: Close to the nightlife
Water quality: Pristine - Blue flag beach

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