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Westward Ho! beach

Westward Ho is made up of a long sandy beach backed by a pebble ridge with Northam Burrows Country Park accessible at one end this beach offers the best of both sand rock pools and nature. RNLI Lifeguard service is available from May to September and the beach is popular with windsurfers surfers and swimmers. Dogs are permitted from October to April on the whole beach and all year round at the Northam Burrows end. There is ample car parking and disabled parking close to the beach.
The wonderful surf that runs on to Westward Ho! draws surfers from miles around and with designated surfing areas the beach caters for every activity. The surf is also home to wild sea bass attracting anglers from all over the country. Equipment for bathing surfing and angling is readily available from local outlets.

Appledore Band

On a warm summer evening sitting and listening to a brass band with the sun in the sky and the sea in the background is a real treat. Check for performace dates of Appledoore band
at Westward Ho!.

After a day at the beach

There are three lovely restaurants which are perfect for a meal after your day out. Morans and The Pier House are in Westward Ho! and The Pig on the Hill just a mile away. (Click for details)
Check out out great Google Map with lots of ‘Great Places to Visit in North Devon’. Attractions Nearby:
Instow Beach
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