Top Deck Guidebook
Beaches
An amazing choice of beaches right on your doorstep!
Long stretch of sand which is several miles long from the village of Woolacombe to Putsborough.
177 locals recommend
Woolacombe Beach
Long stretch of sand which is several miles long from the village of Woolacombe to Putsborough.
Lovely secluded cove with interesting shingle and shells - to the right of Woolacombe Sands as you look out to sea. Barricane gets its name from the range of shells found on its sands. Exotic shells here such as cowries would have started out in the Caribbean and then travelled for thousands of miles in the Gulf Stream across the Atlantic Ocean before finding their way here.
The beach is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is made up of a little sandy bay that is surrounded by beautiful rocky outcrops. It is around half a mile from Woolacombe Beach and is a great spot for a bit of rockpooling.
74 locals recommend
Barricane Beach
Lovely secluded cove with interesting shingle and shells - to the right of Woolacombe Sands as you look out to sea. Barricane gets its name from the range of shells found on its sands. Exotic shells here such as cowries would have started out in the Caribbean and then travelled for thousands of miles in the Gulf Stream across the Atlantic Ocean before finding their way here.
The beach is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is made up of a little sandy bay that is surrounded by beautiful rocky outcrops. It is around half a mile from Woolacombe Beach and is a great spot for a bit of rockpooling.
Grunta Beach
Lovely secluded cove to the right of Woolacombe Sands as you look out to sea.
Lovely little cove to the right of Woolacombe Sands as you look out to sea.
10 locals recommend
Combesgate Beach
Lovely little cove to the right of Woolacombe Sands as you look out to sea.
Walks
Many walks straight from the front door - no need to drive anywhere!
National Trust headland that you can look across to Baggy Point from Top Deck. You can walk along the sands or above the beach on the sand dunes and then onto the coast path all the way round to Croyde if you wish. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trails/potters-hill-and-woolacombe-down-walk
51 locals recommend
National Trust - Baggy Point
Moor LaneNational Trust headland that you can look across to Baggy Point from Top Deck. You can walk along the sands or above the beach on the sand dunes and then onto the coast path all the way round to Croyde if you wish. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trails/potters-hill-and-woolacombe-down-walk
Morte Point gives great views towards Woolacombe Sands and Baggy Point. You may see Atlantic grey seals, which play close to the shore. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trails/morte-point-walk-stumble-over-a-stegosaurus
26 locals recommend
Morte Point
South West Coast PathMorte Point gives great views towards Woolacombe Sands and Baggy Point. You may see Atlantic grey seals, which play close to the shore. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trails/morte-point-walk-stumble-over-a-stegosaurus
A lovely coast path walk about 6 miles in length, which starts from Top Deck - no need to drive anywhere! https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trails/morte-point-and-bull-point-walk
12 locals recommend
Bull Point Lighthouse
South West Coast PathA lovely coast path walk about 6 miles in length, which starts from Top Deck - no need to drive anywhere! https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trails/morte-point-and-bull-point-walk
Local towns & villages
A local town to visit with history, art, beach, shops, restaurants. https://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/explore/
80 locals recommend
Ilfracombe
A local town to visit with history, art, beach, shops, restaurants. https://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/explore/
The largest town in North Devon. Supermarkets, shopping centre, market place. https://www.devonguide.com/barnstaple
103 locals recommend
Barnstaple
The largest town in North Devon. Supermarkets, shopping centre, market place. https://www.devonguide.com/barnstaple
Places to eat
Fish & chips - click and collect available. https://woolacombefryer.com
13 locals recommend
Woolacombe Surf Centre
Barton RoadFish & chips - click and collect available. https://woolacombefryer.com
The Tides Inn
Beach Roadhttps://www.tidesinnwoolacombe.co.uk
The Red Barn
Barton Roadhttps://www.redbarnwoolacombe.co.uk
https://www.woolacombe-bay-hotel.co.uk/north-devon-restaurants
7 locals recommend
The Haven Spa Within Woolacombe Bay Hotel
https://www.woolacombe-bay-hotel.co.uk/north-devon-restaurants
Brundle's Bar and Restaurant
Beach Roadhttps://byronwoolacombeholidaylets.co.uk/brundles
This is just amazing - Sri Lankan curry served on the beach! A real treat not to be missed. Take a bottle & rug with you and you might want to check the tides - weather dependant! See here for the latest news to check curry is being served. Menu alternatives are available. Only open during the Spring/Summer season. https://www.facebook.com/Barricane-Beach-Woolacombe-163881457003060/
39 locals recommend
Barricane Beach Cafe
Woolacombe RiseThis is just amazing - Sri Lankan curry served on the beach! A real treat not to be missed. Take a bottle & rug with you and you might want to check the tides - weather dependant! See here for the latest news to check curry is being served. Menu alternatives are available. Only open during the Spring/Summer season. https://www.facebook.com/Barricane-Beach-Woolacombe-163881457003060/
Walk a little along the sand dunes, stop for a snack & drink and to enjoy the view, then walk some more...
26 locals recommend
The Porthole
Marine DriveWalk a little along the sand dunes, stop for a snack & drink and to enjoy the view, then walk some more...
Cycle Hire
Tarka Trail
https://www.tarkabikes.co.uk/