Woolacombe Holidays, Devon

Guide to Woolacombe Holidays
48 Hours In Woolacombe

With its world-class beach, superb surf and village atmosphere Woolacombe holidays are laid-back, and fun-infused in equal measure.

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A local’s guide to Woolacombe holidays…

Things to do in Woolacombe

Woolacombe is a place to escape to for watersport-packed weekends with friends or blissful beach breaks with all the family.

Surfing in Woolacombe

Woolacombe lies within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty so with its dramatic coastal cliffs and wonderful landscape comes a host of outdoorsy activities.

Whether you’re a novice or pro, Woolacombe’s surf culture makes it easy to take to the waves. Hire companies on the beach provide lessons and equipment rental for a hassle-free option, and smaller waves during the summer holidays make Woolacombe a brilliant place to learn.

North Devon Coasteering

If playing in the waves or lying on the beach is a bit too tame for you, why not try coasteering to inject a bit more adrenalin into your holiday? A 3 hour guided session from Coastline Sports will have you scrambling up and down the rock face of the beautiful North Devon coast whilst leaping into the sea from various heights.

Woolacombe Beach

Sprawling, 3 miles of golden sands and ocean views make Woolacombe Beach one of the best in Devon.

Surfing Beach

Famed for its surfing conditions, its been the location of top surfing contests, and has Global Elite Status as the North Devon World Surfing Reserve recognised for the outstanding quality of its waves, rich surf culture, and pristine natural beauty.

Great for all the family

But the beach isn’t just for surfers, and with 3 miles of sand to enjoy you can sunbathe, play beach bats, build sandcastles or just run wild with the kids.

Just north of the main beach you’ll find Barricane Beach; a picturesque cove tucked in between the rocks, famous for cowries and other exotic seashells. This is a great spot for rock pooling so make sure you have your nets and buckets.

Attractions in Woolacombe

The South West Coast Path

The South West Coast Path offers one of Devon’s most scenic coastal walks around Morte Point where the views towards Lundy Island are spectacular.

Cyclist can also relish a picturesque portion of the Tarka Trail with a 10km ride to the pretty village of Georgeham with wonderful views over Woolacombe Bay

Woolacombe Horse Riding

Woolacombe Riding Stables allows visitors to experience a different kind of outdoor adventure. Adults and children of all levels and experience can choose from guided groups with outrides across the sand dunes, to walks within the 200 acres of surrounding countryside.

Photo credit: Morte Point by Visit Devon

Restaurants in Woolacombe

Barricane Beach Hut

We’ve already mentioned Barricane Beach for being a great spot for surfing and family beach days but this little cove also has one of the best grub shacks in all of Devon (yes Devon!).

Alongside the usual menu of drinks, cakes, snacks, ice creams and baguettes, the café is best known for its Sri Lankan curry which you can chow down on while watching the waves roll in.

Beach House Restaurant

Head chef Scott treats diners to gorgeous plates of food using fresh local produce. Enjoy your meal from the terrace while overlooking the bay.

The Beachcomber Café

A fab café and terrace with terrific views, right on the end of the busy Esplanade overlooking the beach. Brunch, lunch, Plenty of Vegan/ vegetarian options, as well as gluten-free, well behaved dogs welcome

Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co.

Creating the crunchiest of pizzas since 2007, if you’re a fan of that famous cheesy disc this is the place to grab one. Toppings like Monterey Hog and Seafood Sensation will more than satisfy, along with the classics of Margherita, Meat Feast and Hawaiian

Meraki Coffee Co.

Located on South Street this is a hidden gem. Expect hot and cold drinks as you’ve never had before like hazelnut latte ,topped with cream and hazelnut flakes and chocolate orange. Their cakes and sweet treats are pretty spectacular too.

The Jube

A family owned pub hidden in the heart of Woolacombe with a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere and a menu of traditional and modern pub fare.

Town Farmhouse (Mortehoe)

Delectable cream teas with your choice of freshly baked golden scones, sticky jam and clotted cream. Vegan and vegetarian menu available.

48 Hours In Woolacombe

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FAQ’s about Woolacombe Holidays

What are Woolacombe Holidays like?

Woolacombe is a top-notch holiday destination for anyone who loves the beach, nature and the outdoors. Surfing is very popular here but so is walking and cycling with both the South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail running alongside. Our 48 Hours In Woolacombe Guide has eating out options, experiences and activities to keep you busy during your stay.
How long is Woolacombe Beach?

Woolacombe Beach looks like it goes on forever, and that’s because it stretches for over 2 miles (or 3 kilometres) between two headlands – Baggy Point and Morte Point. Putsborough Beach lies on the Baggy Point side of Woolacombe Beach, while Barricane Beach lies at the Morte Point end.
Is Woolacombe Beach dog-friendly?

Two-time winner of TripAdvisor’s ‘UK’s Best Beach’ accolade the beach at Woolacombe welcomes dogs all year round although there are some restrictions. During peak season (May to October) you must stick to clearly marked dog friendly zones.
Can you hire a beach hut at Woolacombe?

Set in a perfect position right on the beach, Woolacombe’s beach huts are a fantastic way to make the most of your day in the bay and of course incredibly practical as well.

The huts are available from the last week of May to the first week of September and each comes with two deckchairs, two patio chairs, a table and a windbreak. To book yours visit www.parkbreaks.com
What facilities are at Woolacombe Beach?

Did you know that Woolacombe Bay is actually privately owned by a family since 1948? As such the beach is beautifully maintained and looked after, providing car parks, a lifeguard service, toilets, first aid, food and beach goods outlets.

Lifeguards operate daily between April and September, and on weekends and Bank Holidays during other times of the year.
How much is parking at Woolacombe beach?

There are two car parks at the beach – The Esplanade Car Park (Long or Short Stay) and Sandy Burrows Car Park (Long Stay) which is closet parking to the beach.

Charges vary depending on the time of year, but are typically from £5 per day to £12 per day. The Esplanade Car Park offers an ‘Early Bird’ Scheme, meaning visitors leaving before 1pm, or arriving after 6pm benefit similarly.
Is Woolacombe beach wheelchair-friendly?

For anyone with limited mobility who would like easier access to the beach there is an all-terrain ‘Tramper’ Mobility scooter available for hire from the Tourist Information Centre.

Scooter users will also be able to explore the dunes behind the beach, as well as the circular route up The Donkey Path, and down the Combesgate Valley.

Also available to hire from the Tourist Information Centre is a Beach Wheelchair. For more information visit the Tourist Information Centre at
www.woolacombetourism.co.uk
Are there lockers on Woolacombe Beach?

Unfortunately there are no public storage lockers, however Hunter Surf School which is located right on Woolacombe beach has access to showers, changing facilities, lockers and storage, so if you’re hiring equipment or booking a lesson from them, you’ll be able to make use of their facilities.

Alternatively, a dry bag is a good thing to invest in as you can safely store your valuables on you while you’re in the water.

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