The village of Croyde is surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches (Image: Getty) On the west-facing coast of the North Devon shores there is an idyllic seaside village which boasts three golden sand beaches , all within walking distance of one another. Surrounded by the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village of Croyde is the perfect location for a summer staycation . Its rural roads trail past thatched roofs, traditional pubs, a tea room and a number of surf shops and beach cafes.
Overlooking a sandy bay, the village is steadily growing in popularity among tourists, though remains a well kept secret from most of Devon’s visitors. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) Closest to the village is the scenic beauty of Croyde Bay, surrounded by rolling sand dunes and offering some of the best surf in the country. READ MORE: Gorgeous UK beach with clear waters and white sands that 'feels like Caribbean' [LATEST] Croyde is a popular destination for surfers (Image: Getty) Less than a mile to the north of the bay is Putsborough Sands, neighbouring award-winning Woolacombe Beach. Putsborough Sands and Woolacombe can be reached on foot in 30 minutes via a coastal trail or by a short drive through the glorious Devon countryside.
South of Croyde Bay sits Saunton Beach, another strip of stunning English sand which has become a popular filming location. The shore was used for blockbuster films such as 2014’s Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise, as well as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, released last year with Jason Momoa playing the lead role. Don't miss.
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Owned by the National Trust, the headland of Baggy Point is the best spot to see the crashing waves and towering cliffs. For younger children, the smattering of rock pools along Putsborough Beach host plenty of sea life to explore and shallower water for paddling. But, for those seeking more coastal adventure, there are plenty of local providers near Woolacombe offering surf lessons, sea kayaking excursions and paddle board loans.
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