Beaches Near Ash Barton

This part of North Devon is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches with miles of golden sand, excellent surf and majestic coastal walks.

Saunton Sands, only a five-minute drive away, has a stunning beach with the longest tide in the country. Nearby Croyde has some of the best surfing around and is a magnet for water sports enthusiasts. While at the western end of Woolacombe Bay you’ll find Putsborough Sands with its abundance of rock pools to explore. It’s also the perfect place to sit and eat fish and chips while watching the sunset.

Our favourite Devon beaches

• Saunton Sands 4 miles
• Croyde 6 miles
• Putsborough 5 miles
• Woolacombe 8 miles
• Instow 12 miles
• Westward Ho! 17 miles