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Pro
Sandy Beaches, Rugged Cliffs, Gentle Moorland
Con
A Place With NO Cons Whatsoever!
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Woolacombe Sands - 3km of Sandy Beaches
King_Golo Says: Woolacombe's largest beach is Woolacombe Sands. Easily accessible from the centre of town, it makes for an obvious focal point for your stay in Woolacombe. Moreover, it has won the prestigious Blue Flag Award for superb water quality for many years running. Its width and...
johngayton Says: Woolacombe Sands is regarded as one of the UK's best beaches - it regularly features in various beach awards and has held the prestigous Blue Flag for many years. The sand is gloriously goldenly fine, the summer water is aquamarine clear and the beach slopes gently into the...
The New Gallery - Get A Morsel of Local Feel ;)
johngayton Says: With its blue and white frontage and the way the front wall was used as a display space I thought for a moment I'd been displaced back to Santorini - the unseasonably gloriously sunny afternoon adding to my confusion!Yep this is definitely an eye-catcher and well worth a...
1 Review and 187 Opinions We stay one night only on a trip around Devon and Somerset. Placed over a small bay with a...
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King_Golo Says: Given the town's location, it's not hard to enjoy great vistas when you stay in Woolacombe. But if you want to enjoy a wonderful and ever-changing panorama combined with two very friendly hosts and a cosy room, you do well to stay at the Sunny Nook B&B. Located at the upper...
Sophia's Tapas Bistro: Tapas Just Like in Spain
King_Golo Says: Sophia's is THE place to eat in Woolacombe. Elsewhere you get the usual pub grub, here you get the best tapas north of Spain. We have been here twice and both times the food was amazing, the servings generous, the staff friendly and attentive and the service fast. Because...
Captain Jack's: Talking About "Tasty Morsels"!
johngayton Says: Devon certainly has some great pubs and Captain Jack's here in Woolacombe has just joined my personal top 20!This is a really characterful pub, both externally and internally, built on the site of a 12th century farmhouse, remains of which can be seen (if you know they are...
johngayton Says: Following an initiative by various North Devon local government bodies and other interested parties the Stagecoach bus company trialled a "Surf and Cycle" bus service during the summer of 2011. Two normal double decker buses were specially refitted with the lower decks...
johngayton Says: This isn't one of Devon's more scenic bus routes but the spectacular view of Woolacombe Bay from the bus as it crests the hill coming out of Mortehoe more than makes up for the otherwise blandness of the journey. The 303 runs between Barnstaple and Woolacombe at roughly...
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The dunes and moors around Woolacombe host an immensely varied selection of Britain's flora and fauna. Wildflowers abound and attract their butterfly suitors. Rabbits do what rabbits do and if you're lucky you might see a fox trying to keep their population down. One thing to be aware of though is that another predator in the area is the adder. These are Britain's only poisonous snake. But the good news is that they only prey on smaller animals than themselves.
Generally adders will avoid areas where people are around and will be more scared of you than you should be of them. An adder will never attack you unless it feels threatened and so if you do see one basking in the midday sun just circuitously walk past, or if unavoidable stamp on the ground and it'll soon scarper!
If you do get bitten the bite is rarely lethal but will be painful and medical attention is advised.
Updated Jun 24, 2009
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/279.shtml
johngayton Says: Because Woolacombe is primarily a beach resort you don't have to go far to get off the beaten path. A short walk southwards from the town, parallel too and behind the beaches, leads to the National Trust conservation area of Woolacombe Warren.The sand dunes here were a golf...
Angelal Says: Woolocombe has some fantastic views.After dinner take a walk over the cliff tops, see the white frothy waves crash against the rocks. Breath in the fresh air and let the salty spray sting your skin. Hear the clifftop sheep 'baaing' and nearly falling off the edge.Watch the...
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...then Woolacombe looks like one of the (many) places around North Devon to indulge.
Personally I'm not a surfer and so I don't know very much about it (except that you have to have shaggy blond hair, a sun tan and a board). However Woolacaombe seems to be one of the most popular surf locations here in North Devon judging by the number of places where you can buy or rent the relevant gear.
One reason why Woolacombe is so popular is that there are big tides (often over 10 metres), the beaches are gently sloping and, I assume, given the right winds, this makes for surfing paradise.
Anyway there's plenty of surf shops and the website below has up-to-date surf info, an active forum and webcams for most of the main N Devon beaches.
Updated Jun 24, 2009
Address: Either of the beaches!
Website: www.eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk
Woolacombe's More Than Useful Tourist Office
johngayton Says: Whatever your query and whatever your requirements the Tourist Information Centre will be more than willing to assist. This is situated in a very visible location on the Esplanade and so is easy to find. The knowledgeable and helpful local staff can assist with finding...
If You Really Must Take Your Car...
johngayton Says: ...expect to pay! Woolacombe unfortunately does attract a lot of day visitors during the summer who want to drive there. OK, I understand that for the whole family day-out at the beach you do need to haul all the beach paraphernalia: tents, wind breaks, towels, swimwear,...
The advantage of being in an AONB
johngayton Says: AONB is the acronynm of the non-governmental National Association for Areas of Outstanding National Beauty. As the name suggests this a group formed specifically for the protection and promotion of some of the most spectacular landscapes of England and Wales. The members are...
You can lead a horse to water...
johngayton Says: ...but if you want to take it to the beach - get permission! I'm not sure where to get permission but I would assume there's a department of the local council that deals with Horse's Accesses ;)As a total digression - I came across a lovely quote the other day in a book by...
Eyeball HQ - Internet Access and Pre-surf Tanning!
johngayton Says: Eyeball Surfcheck is a local website for surfers which provides surf info (along with webcams) for most of the North Devon surf places (? - I'm sure there is a more hip term than "surf places" but I'm not a surfer). Their HQ is here in Woolacombe and offers a pleasant little...
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Woolacombe - All North Devon In One Tasty Morsel!
Devon as a whole is an amazingly diverse County. It has lush farmlands, craggy coastlines, wild moorlands and some great beaches. Here at Woolacombe you get a sample of all this and all within a short...
Memories of Woolacombe, North Devon, UK
We used to stay in a family run hotel called the Atlantic which was run by a family called the Lymers. They used to have this great games room where you could play pool and space Invaders, full...
Woolacombe is a little town in North Devon. Many people come here to ride the waves on the town's 3km beach, but Woolacombe also makes for a good base for some hikes along the coast or into the hills....
We spent a week at the beautiful coastal resort of Woolacombe bay in North Devon . The beach is stunning , the coastline rugged and the sun was shining!
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