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Beaches · Devon · Woolacombe Sands

Woolacombe Sands,
rocky beach

Woolacombe Sands is a rocky beach in Devon, backed by cliffs. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.

Location51.1628°N, 4.2125°W · EX34 7FL
Water quality (EA)Excellent
DogsAllowed now
Wildlifeseals
Woolacombe Sands beach, DevonPhoto: Caroline Tandy · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs

Dogs are welcome all year round.

Allowed today
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Water — EA Excellent

Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.

EA Excellent
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Facilities

Car park · toilets · café · lifeguard (seasonal)

Food & drink nearby

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Woolacombe Sands, answered

Are dogs allowed on Woolacombe Sands beach?

Dogs are welcome all year round.

Is the sea clean at Woolacombe Sands?

Woolacombe Sands is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.

What facilities does Woolacombe Sands beach have?

Woolacombe Sands has a car park, toilets, a café, seasonal lifeguard cover.