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Photo of Abbey River beach with turquoise water surface

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5.8

Pleasant

Abbey River beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Abbey River beach?

There are 33 places to stay in the Abbey River beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Abbey River beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=36108&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The West Country Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7585122&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The New Inn Clovelly</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=480117&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hartland Quay Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2829938&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Fosfelle Cottages</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6139077&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Turnpike Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6558843&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">82 The Square</a></li></ul>

Blagberry, United Kingdom

#561 out of 570 in England

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Deserted

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Located outside the settlement

Stoke • 1.6 km

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Bar The Wrecker's Retreat

9.2 - Excellent 290m

Cafe The Point @ Hartland

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Cafe Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms

2.4km

Coffee Shop Clovelly Visitor Centre Cafe

7.8 - Very good 8.9km

Cafe Cottage Tea Rooms Clovelly

8.6 - Excellent 9.2km

Restaurant Harbour Restaurant

6.8 - Good 9.2km

Park National Trust - Bideford Bay and Hartland

6.1km

Park Hartland Devon Heritage Coast

7.7km

Park Clovelly Court Gardens

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Hartland Abbey

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Blackchurch Rock

7.3km

Tourist Attraction The Clovelly Waterfall

9.5km

Historical Landmark Clovelly

9.2km

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About

Abbey River beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 75th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Abbey River beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long.

Abbey River beach (Devon) is located outside the Stoke settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

11.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Stoke • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Bar The Wrecker's Retreat

9.2 - Excellent 290m

Cafe The Point @ Hartland

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Cafe Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms

2.4km

Coffee Shop Clovelly Visitor Centre Cafe

7.8 - Very good 8.9km

Cafe Cottage Tea Rooms Clovelly

8.6 - Excellent 9.2km

Restaurant Harbour Restaurant

6.8 - Good 9.2km

Park National Trust - Bideford Bay and Hartland

6.1km

Park Hartland Devon Heritage Coast

7.7km

Park Clovelly Court Gardens

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Hartland Abbey

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Blackchurch Rock

7.3km

Tourist Attraction The Clovelly Waterfall

9.5km

Historical Landmark Clovelly

9.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Stoke • 8.1km from center

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Stoke • 1.6km

Transport

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Bus Station

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5.8 Pleasant

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Vasco De Gama

User status • 10 contributions

5 Tolerable

Review by Richard White. This beach is not accessable by vehicle as the road the the coast is a private one (two locked gates). You can gain access via the SW Coastal path which runs alongside or footpath from Hartland Quay or Stoke. The roadway is open for pedestrians who are visiting Hartland Abbey (seasonal only). You cannot access the beach with a bike. Closest parking is 2km walk at Hartland Quay or 1.5km from the Hamlet of Stoke (limited parking). As highlighted in reports there are no facilities at this beach.

April 2023

Leo Cookson

10 Exceptional

This so-called lovely cove is nothing more than a secluded, unremarkable patch of sand. It's wild all right, but not in a good way - the path down from Blagberry is a muddy mess that will ruin your shoes. Don't bother with this overrated spot.

March 2023

Sarina819

10 Exceptional

The beach offers awe-inspiring vistas that will leave you breathless. The journey to the shoreline is equally as enchanting, with a picturesque stroll that will take your breath away.

March 2023

Lirina Kovalova

10 Exceptional

This beach exudes a serene ambiance. During low tide, I stumbled upon pockets of sandy shores and marveled at the majestic waves. The sight of surfers riding the waves added to the allure of this hidden gem.

March 2023

Zephyr Kallias

8 Very good

This exquisite and secluded beach is an absolute gem, well worth the journey to reach it. The beauty of this hidden treasure is simply breathtaking, and the peaceful atmosphere is truly invigorating. It's truly a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Abbey River beach?

The Abbey River beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Abbey River beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Abbey River beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Abbey River beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Abbey River beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Abbey River beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Abbey River beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Abbey River beach?

Abbey River beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Abbey River beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Abbey River beach.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.The Wrecker's Retreat is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Abbey River beach?

There are 33 places to stay in the Abbey River beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Abbey River beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Abbey River beach from parking?

The Abbey River beach has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Abbey River beach?

There are 2 attractions near Abbey River beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hartland Abbey located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Abbey River beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Abbey River beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Abbey River beach (Devon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Abbey River beach (Devon) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Abbey River beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.