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Barricane, near Woolacombe : good surfing, many
seashells. Drive past Woolacombe towards Mortehoe
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Braunton Burrows,
just behind Saunton Sands. A National Heritage site - beautiful sand dunes
that stretch for miles. Ideal for dog walking.
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Bude,
Cornwall - lovely beaches with safe swimming for children, lifeguard on duty
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Combe Martin: small sandy beach, rocks and mudflats.
Next village along after turning right out of Watermouth Castle
entrance
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Croyde : excellent surfing beach,
with wake boarding and doughnut rides, shops, beach restaurant. Indoor pool with flume rides,
Jacuzzis. Suits and surfboards can be hired.
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Hele Bay: just outside
Ilfracombe, a mile from the cottages, is a small sandy beach
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Ilfracombe:
Tunnels Beach, a
safe, tidal bathing pool available from May to September
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Instow : long sandy beach
with dunes and many rivulets into the sea
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Lee
Bay : delightful small beach with sand and rock pools - area is surrounded by
wild fuchsia bushes that bloom all year round
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Lynmouth : rocks and pools
with sandy basin on the river, popular with surfers
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Saunton Sands: magnificent
stretch of sandy beach - walk for miles and miles....
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Watermouth : sand, rocks and mudflats, on the Tarka
Trail and Coastal Path - stream runs into the Cove
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Woolacombe : excellent long, sandy beach, also great for
surfers