Beaches · South West England
Woolacombe Sands
Woolacombe Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Woolacombe Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 51.1623°, -4.2146°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woolacombe Sands is a beach located in Mortehoe, Devon, in South-West England. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within North Devon. The beach is known for its expansive stretch of sand and scenic coastal views.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1623, -4.2146
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Mortehoe
- Postcode
- EX34 7FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Official site
- www.parkinestates.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w23121779 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woolacombe Sands?
- Woolacombe Sands is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 7FL), in the parish of Mortehoe.
- Is Woolacombe Sands a protected site?
- Yes — Woolacombe Sands is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Woolacombe Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Woolacombe Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woolacombe Sands?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 7FL. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.