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Beach Holidays in Westward Ho!Beach holidays in Westward Ho! mean one thing...family fun! With a large, sandy beach perfect for seaside activities and plenty of other beaches to explore in the surrounding area, guests of Westward Ho! holiday cottages will find themselves spoilt for choice. |
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Appledore BeachAnother one to visit during a beach holiday in Westward Ho! is nearby Appledore Beach, in the scenic fishing village of Appledore. Perched beside the meeting point of the River Taw and the River Torridge, Appledore Beach is a great spot for a stroll, or to sit for awhile and admire the views of this once-bustling maritime village. One of the highlights of a visit to this beach is its views across the water to the neighbouring village of Instow, and the South West Coast Path runs nearby too. If you find yourselves wanting a stroll on the sand away from the crowds and activity during a beach holiday in Westward Ho! head for Appledore.
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Saunton SandsJust over half an hour’s drive away from Westward Ho! Saunton Sands is a great alternative to Westward Ho! Beach is you decide to venture a little further one day. The sandy beach is 3 miles long, and is famous for Braunton Burrows which runs behind it – a huge network of picturesque sand dunes perfect for walks and picnics! The flat beach and grassy dunes make this a lovely beach for children, and there is plenty of shelter for those who just want to lie down and relax. Happily, dogs are permitted on certain areas of the beach, although if you do wander from the crowds be aware that occasional naturists take advantage of the dunes!
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Woolacombe BeachBeside Putsborough Beach, Woolacombe Beach is also well worth a visit during a Westward Ho! beach holiday. With 2 miles of sand backed by Woolacombe Downs, Woolacombe Beach is notoriously good for activities such as swimming, wind surfing and of course surfing! Bans on jet skis and speed boats make this a safe place for all of the above, and Woolacombe has long been a favourite with surfers from all over the world. If you’re still not convinced about the beaches, Woolacombe holds the England for Excellence Gold Award for the best family resort too!
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Westward Ho! BeachWestward Ho! beach has the feel of a traditional English beach, especially as it is lined with rows of brightly coloured beach huts, and makes for a cheery sight. The beach is a 2 mile long stretch of sand with a unique pebble ridge and excellent facilities. Northam Burrows Country Park lies just behind the ridge, and the facilities for families enjoying Westward Ho! beach holidays include deckchair hire, toilets, a cafe, a lifeguard, first aid service and a lost child centre too. The beach is easily accessed by wheelchair users, and the car park is nearby. Westward Ho! beach is not as popular with the surfing community as some of the others in the area, but it can offer good waves on certain days, especially for beginners.
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Putsborough BeachPutsborough Beach is just under an hour’s drive from Westward Ho!, and it is difficult to reach by public transport so this is best for those with cars on beach holidays in Westward Ho! Found to the south of Woolacombe Bay, Putsborough Sands is a sandy beach which offers good surfing conditions, rock pools for the little ones to enjoy, and some great scenic walks for the adults. Although quite an undeveloped beach, Putsborough has all the essentials such as toilets, a shop and cafe and parking. This beach is also great for other water sports, such as windsurfing and canoeing. Surf boards can be hired nearby too.
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