Woolacombe
Spectacular coastline of cliff, coves, beaches, dunes and headlands
Woolacombe
Overview
Spectacular coastline of cliff, coves, beaches, dunes and headlands
Stretching from the rocky headland of Baggy Point at Croyde to the rugged heights of the Tors of Ilfracombe, explore the best of North Devons beautiful beaches and coastline.
Climb or coasteer on Baggy Points impressive cliffs. Swim and surf in the shadow of dramatic hills at the popular three mile stretch of Woolacombe Beach.
Scramble up the stegosaurus' back of Morte Point's wild headland and spot seals basking in small coves. Or take your pick of beautiful beaches to relax, unwind and play.
Wander along the South West Coast Path as you come across small coves, outcrops and jagged slate cliffs. Connect with the Victorian past as you enjoy the Torrs walk above Ilfracombe, created for the enjoyment of Victorian tourists many years ago.
- Telephone
- 01271870555
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
Woolacombe
How to get here
- Address
- Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7DL (Tourist Information)
- By cycle
- National Cycle Network route 27 runs from Ilfracombe to Barnstaple above Woolacombe Bay, passing close to Mortehoe and Baggy Point. It is part of the 100 mile 'Devon Coast to Coast' cycle route which travels south across Dartmoor to Plymouth.
- On foot
- The South West Coast Path runs across this property from Croyde in the west to Ilfracombe in the east, passing through Woolacombe and Mortehoe.
- By train
- Train station Barnstaple, about 13 miles.
- By road
- Main access to the area is the A361 (Barnstaple to Ilfracombe). Turn on to the B3231 at Braunton for Baggy Point or the B3343 at Mullacott Cross for Woolacombe and Mortehoe.
- Parking: Please note: car parking at Woolacombe is not National Trust; parking charges apply. Plenty of parking in Woolacombe, although it does get busy in the summer months. Mostly pay all day car parks.
- By bus
- Lots of buses serve this area from Barnstaple, Croyde, Ilfracombe and Lynmouth: service 308 (Barnstaple-Braunton-Croyde-Georgeham) to Baggy Point, 303 (Barnstaple-Woolacombe), 31 and 31a (Ilfracombe-Woolacombe) for Woolacombe and Mortehoe, 300 (Lynmouth-Ilfracombe) for Torrs Walk coast path.
Woolacombe
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Woolacombe
Opening times
Wednesday 1 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 2 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 3 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 4 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 5 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 6 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 7 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Woolacombe
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01271870555
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7DL (Tourist Information)