Saunton Sands

Location: 
North Devon.
Description: 
Saunton Sands is a huge sandy beach which stretches for 3 miles south. The beach is popular with surfers and parking and facilities are close to the beach.
Safety: 
Signs warn of rip and undercurrents. No lifeguard service. See Beach Safety Guide.
Access: 
Slipway to the beach.
Dogs: 
Dogs are banned to the north of the slipway. Dogs are allowed all year on the rest of the beach, but if the beach is busy, dog owners are politely asked to keep dogs on the lead until they are past the crowds.
Directions: 
Saunton Sands is about 11 miles from Barnstaple. There are various routes into North Devon to Barnstaple such as the A39 from Cornwall or the A377 from Exeter. At Barnstaple take the A361 on the road bridge over the River Taw. Then at the Braunton Road Junction turn left continuing on the A361 (signposted for Braunton and Ilfracombe). Follow the A361 to Braunton and in Braunton turn left onto the B3231 signposted to Saunton. Continue on this road for about several miles to Saunton Sands.
Post Code: 
EX33 2NU.
Parking: 
1 large car park by the beach.
Toilets: 
Yes.
Facilities: 
Café, beach shop.
Activities: 
Surfing.
Nearby Alternative Beaches: 
Instow (13 miles, sandy beach, disabled access)
Croyde Bay (2 miles, sandy beach, surfing, disabled access)
Woolacombe (7 miles, sandy beach, surfing, disabled access, part dog friendly)
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