Location: Woolacombe
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Woolacombe’s three-mile long beach is one of the best family beaches in the U.K. Build a castle in the clean sand, learn to surf, or go horseback riding on the beach. Boat operators offer fishing trips and tours—keep your eyes open for seals!
Restaurants in Woolacombe
1. Hunter Surf School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 90 reviews
Welcome to the hunter surf school! Our team of fully qualified and experienced surf coaches are on hand to ensure you experience the thrill of Surfing coasteering and SUP in a supportive and safe environment. Our lifeguard and Surfing GB qualified coaches will take you through the fundamentals of Surfing while showing you how to stay safe in the water.
Reviewed By Sidetracked - London, United Kingdom
What a great place on super safe and sandy beach. My instructor, professionally certified for both lifeguard and Surfing instruction really helped me progress in such a short time. I was in a group of beginners and more advanced surfers and we were all individually coached within the lesson time limit. Definitely a school for the whole family. I Highly recommend Hunter Surf School in Woolacombe! Thanks Team Hunter!! had a great time!
2. Walk - Morte Point Trail
Overall Ratings
5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By Mr_Pab_2016 - Bristol, United Kingdom
We walked from Mortehoe church out and round the point, taking a picnic with us and loved it. You can have walks of varying lengths and difficulty. Respect any live stock and keep to the prepared routes. I first came here 40 years ago and the Point remains an absolute treasure every time. Back in Mortehoe, you can decent pub food or sandwiches or ice cream. Still feeling energetic go down to Woolacoombe beach and walk to Putsbrough. If you do the lot, you will feel fantastic, knackered but full of memories. Go for it!
3. Surf South West
Overall Ratings
5 based on 522 reviews
Surf South West run Surfing lessons, surf courses and surf holidays at Croyde Bay and Saunton Sands in North Devon. Mission Learn, Improve, Excel Company Overview In 1996 Darren Burrett, an established British Surfing Association instructor with many years Surfing and coaching experience, fulfilled his lifelong ambition to run his own north devon surf school. From these small beginnings, Surf South West is now internationally recognised as a provider of Surfing lessons in Devon and surf holidays in Europe, Costa Rica and Africa. We were the first surf school to be awarded level 4 status by the British Surfing Association. This is the highest level attainable, and is awarded in recognition that Surf South West has the highest standards of surf coaching. We have achieved 'Approved Surf School' status for all our years in existence and all our instructors are also qualified beach lifeguards.
Reviewed By NatalieByrne - Liverpool, United Kingdom
I've always wanted to try Surfing, so I decided to book a myself a group Surfing lesson with Surf South West. When I arrived it turned out that I was the only one in the group (probably because it was off-season). I had my one-on-one lesson with Jack. Jack was really friendly, enthusiastic and made everything super clear and really easy to understand. We ended up having the whole of the sea to ourselves for 2 hours and I managed to stand up fully twice, which was amazing. I would definitely recommend this surf school and in particular a lesson with Jack.
4. Putsborough Sands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By Lottie1718 - Worcester, United Kingdom
A recommendation from a friend, and what a good one! This Beach stretches about 2 miles up to Woolacombe, so even on a busy weekend it didn't feel crowded. Definitely preferable for us in comparison to Woolacombe Beach. Great Beach Café, where food is cooked freshly for every order. There are good toilets on site and plenty of parking close to the beach. We spent every day of our week in Devon here with our body boarding teenagers, and it was fantastic.
5. Saunton Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 770 reviews
Reviewed By Lbmystery - Cullompton, United Kingdom
Great sandy beach with grassy sand dunes , large clean Beach, shallow, good toilets and shower and pay and display car park and a cafe. Shower outside for humans and dogs !! They also have dog bins and bags so no excuses not to pick up after you dog ! This place is ideal for kids too. Well worth a visit
6. South West Coast Path Walk - Ilfracombe and the Torrs
Overall Ratings
5 based on 126 reviews
This 3.2 mile route on the South West Coast Path travels through a long wooded valley to The Torrs, a rugged area also known as 'The Seven Hills' with tremendous views across the Bristol Channel. Any walk around the town features steep gradients, but the magnificent cliff scenery towering above the picturesque harbour makes it worth the effort.
Reviewed By ClaireAdamMoss - Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
There are so many walks in and around North Devon and the South West coast path offers so many beautiful routes but the path between Ilfracombe and Lee Bay really is quite spectacular!
Whichever time of year you visit, the ever changing landscape will always amaze you and any place you stop to take in the views is just wonderful. England countryside at it's absolute best!
7. Fly Like a Bird
Overall Ratings
5 based on 80 reviews
Fly Like a Bird provides Tandem Hang Gliding flights in North Devon. We use the latest technology to give you a complete experience of the countryside from the air. Nature's wind produces the thermals and lift that allows us to fly in a zero-carbon emission manner(free-flight)-soaring the sky in exactly the same way as the birds do. Come and experience stunning views of the North Devon Coastline!
Reviewed By Sandy A - Ilfracombe
The organisation of the trip was great, good training and involved in all the aspects of getting ready to fly. Amazing how quickly you take off we ran for about 4 paces and then we flew. Great views of Woolacombe - we were the only people in the air.
Best bit was flying about 20 meters above a buzzard - not a sight you get to see any other way - and just followed him - indeed flying like a bird.
Flight was about 25 minutes and the video recording is excellent a superb record of the take off, flight and landing. Sam is a great instructor.
8. Barricane Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By michelle m - Leicester, United Kingdom
We walked here after spending some time at Woolacombe beach and it was lovely. Very quiet and not overcrowded, and a lovely little restaurant area selling amazing fresh food...not greasy nasty stuff...at reasonable prices too. Would definitely spend most of my time here during our next visit.
9. Croyde Surf Academy
Overall Ratings
5 based on 464 reviews
OPEN ALL YEAR Providing comprehensive Surf & S.U.P. Lessons & Hire from ages 5-85. Coasteering sessions from age 8 upwards. Based from the Academy's Big Blue Bus in Down End Car Park, Croyde overlooking the beach. WE GUARANTEE TO HAVE YOU UP & RIDING IN YOUR FIRST SURF LESSON OR YOUR SECOND LESSON FREE ! We have changing facilities on the bus and there are also on-site toilets and showers.Hot and cold refreshments can be purchased from the Cafe in the car park.
Reviewed By Cavie - Bristol
I booked a kids Surfing lesson during Easter - the temperature was 8 degrees, so there was no way I was getting in the water but the kids (9 and 10) were insistent. Their instructor, Ian, was amazing. He ensured they had winter kit, including gloves, boots and hood. Their safety and enjoyment was paramount. Ian got both of them standing up after a bit of tuition - they really felt like pro surfers with the encouragement he was giving them. Although Mum and Dad were frozen on the beach, I think the kids would have stayed in all day with Ian if they could!
10. Barefoot Surf School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 23 reviews
Barefoot Surf School, established in 1995, specialises in teaching beginners to surf. A family business famed for their patience and enthusiasm most sessions are run by Nigel, with 48 years Surfing experience. A commitment to safety whilst having fun is central to Barefoot teaching. The sch have been innovators in surf coaching good practice, including techniques to meet the needs of all learners.
Reviewed By Nicola R
Our first time, and our instructor nigel was absolutely fantastic. Very friendly and makes you feel relaxed. Had a few laughs, especially when falling in! Definitely recommend nigel and the surf school.. I will be booking again next year for Surfing nic and dave
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