Devon Beach Guide

Lee Bay West

Location:
North Devon.
Description:
Lee Bay (West) is a small rocky bay on the North Devon coast. There are extensive rock pools at low tide.
Safety:
No Details available. See Beach Safety Guide.
Access:
Slipway to the beach.
Dogs:
Dogs allowed all year.
Directions:
Lee Bay is close to Ilfracombe which is 45 miles from Bude and 52 miles from Exeter. There are various routes into North Devon. From North Cornwall take the A39 (North Atlantic Highway) past Bude and into North Devon towards Barnstaple. Alternatively from Exeter take the A377 to Barnstaple. At Barnstaple follow the A361 over the new road bridge over the River Taw and then at the Braunton Road Junction turn left for Ilfracombe. Continue on the A361 through Braunton towards Ilfracombe. Then at the Mullacott Cross roundabout turn left onto the B3343 signposted to Woolacombe. Follow the B3343 for about a mile and then turn right (signposted to Lee). Follow this road to Lincombe and at a junction turn left and follow this road through Lincombe and through Lee village and then down to Lee Bay.
Post Code:
EX34 8LR.
Parking:
1 car park close to the beach.
Toilets:
Yes, a few minutes walk from the beach.
Facilities:
Café.
Activities:
None.
Nearby Alternative Beaches:
Croyde Bay (8 miles, sandy beach, surfing, disabled access)
Putsborough Sand (7 miles, sandy beach, surfing, part dog friendly)
Woolacombe (3 miles, sandy beach, surfing, disabled access, part dog friendly)
Ilfracombe (3 miles, sandy beach, disabled access, part dog friendly)
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