Location: Braunton
Top Things to do in Braunton
What to do and see in Braunton, England: The Best Things to do
Braunton is an English village, civil parish, ecclesiastical parish and former manor in North Devon. The village is situated 5 miles (8 km) west of Barnstaple. While not the largest village in England, it is amongst the most populous in Devon with a population at the 2011 census of 7,353 people. There are two electoral wards (East and West). Their joint population at the above census was 8,218. Within the parish is the fertile, low-lying Braunton Great Field, which adjoins the undulating Braunton Burrows, the Core Area in North Devon Biosphere Reserve, the largest psammosere (sand dune system) in England. It confronts the Atlantic Ocean at the west of the parish at the large beach of Saunton Sands, one of the South West's international-standard surfing beaches.
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1. Baggy Point Easy Access Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 501 reviews
A short and easy 2.7 mile walk on the South West Coast Path out to the tip of Baggy Point and back again, taking in spectacular views of the coastline towards Bideford Bay and Hartland. Children will love the whale bones and the old wreck post, as well as the rocks and cliffs. A gently sloping walk out to Baggy Point and back. An alternative route back includes a short steep climb.
Reviewed By Vijay_from_Surrey - London, United Kingdom
Great walk; not too busy (went in peak of August); as usual a friendly NT assistant at the car park; relatively easy with our two kids of nine and twelve. Two options to get to from Croyde NT parking; one over a couple of hills, the other a coast path by the cliff, we looped round over the hills and back through the coastal path. Personally I would not have done the walk by the cliff on wet or windy weather, but on a fine day it's worth doing. We spent almost two hours, but can probably be done in half that time, we took out time exploring down some rocks and taking pictures of kestrels.
2. North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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5.0 based on 160 reviews
The North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of England's most special places with breath-taking coastal scenery, beautiful beaches and coves, stunning coastal cliffs and woodlands. Steeped in heritage with an abundance of wildlife, the North Devon Coast AONB stretches from the edge of Exmoor to the Cornish Border. There is no shortage of things to see, do or explore. We hope you love North Devon as much as we do and enjoy your time here - all feedback and recommendations hugely welcome.
Reviewed By guymW4008XK
I have lived in North Devon for 8 years and have seen pretty much all of the beautiful beaches that this coastline has to offer, but Crow Point for me stands out from the crowd. It is a vast expanse of sand, sea, dunes and incredible views which is absolutely worth a visit with only a £2.00 fee payable at a toll for as long as you want to stay. For those who want to avoid the crowd, let their children (and dogs) roam free, this is the place to go.
3. RSPB Chapel Wood Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A broadleaved woodland in a beautiful and historic setting: on a steep hillside, crowned by an Iron Age hill fort, with a stream running down either side. The wood takes its name from the remains of Spreacombe Chapel and well, dating from 1270. A variety of birds nest here: tawny owls, nuthatches, great spotted and green woodpeckers and pied flycatchers.Red deer, brown hares and badgers visit too
4. Putsborough Sands
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4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By Sasha713 - York, United Kingdom
We love this beach! It is one of our favourites in this area. It is great for families, a relaxed atmosphere, ample parking, amazing standard of toilets for a beach facility (very clean!!) and a great cafe / coffee bar.
5. Museum of British Surfing
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
The national registered charity preserving our surfing heritage, celebrating current achievements and helping to shape the future of surfing in Great Britain. Plenty of activities to keep kids entertained and a retail area stocking unique gifts. Please keep an eye on our website for our seasonal opening times.
6. Croyde Bay
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4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By MisterPesto - Bristol, United Kingdom
A cracking place to thoroughly enjoy the day with friends and family, whether just chilling on the beach, grabbing a ice cream or hitting the waves for some bodyboarding or surfing. Plus there is always the beach games - rounders, Frisbee, beach volleyball, football, cricket the list goes on and there are the sand dunes as well to climb, bodyboard down or just get lost in. then at the end of the day you can just relax on the beach and watch the sun set. Well worth a visit.
7. Braunton Countryside Centre
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Braunton Countryside Centre helps visitors to appreciate and enjoy the North Devon Biosphere with Displays, Information, Guided Walks, Illustrated Talks, Events and Filmshows. Braunton Countryside Centre is an activity of the North Devon Environmental Trust (Charity No: 296707)
8. Braunton and District Museum
9. Crow Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By helene270763 - Bushey, United Kingdom
Very lovely place to visit. Rocks, dunes, sand. Lovely walk. Dogs had a wail of a time. Got to see boat skeletons when the tide was out, rock pools but personnel did not go to them as I have a bad back and worry about slipping on the green stuff. Well worth another visit. No facilities, so take a drink and picnic if planning a days outing
10. Elliott Gallery
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 8 reviews
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