Photo of Clovelly beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Clovelly beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Clovelly beach with spacious bay

Photo of Clovelly beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Clovelly beach and the settlement

5.6

Pleasant

Clovelly beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Clovelly beach?

The bar is located right on the Clovelly beach.There are 3 restaurants nearby.Harbour Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Clovelly beach?

There are 98 places to stay in the Clovelly beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Clovelly beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=240419&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Red Lion Hotel</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=7425547&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Slerra Hill Bed and Breakfast, Clovelly</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><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=8500692&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Glade 34</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9423982&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">61 Sea Valley</a></li></ul>

Clovelly, United Kingdom

#567 out of 570 in England

5.6

Pleasant

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Beach activities rent Motor boat rent

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Located within the settlement

Clovelly • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Cafe Cottage Tea Rooms Clovelly

8.6 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Harbour Restaurant

6.8 - Good 130m

Coffee Shop Clovelly Visitor Centre Cafe

7.8 - Very good 430m

Restaurant Starlight Restraunt

1.2km

Bar Coach and Horses

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Cafe Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms

8.5km

Cafe The Point @ Hartland

8.6 - Excellent 8.8km

Restaurant Pier House

9 - Excellent 9.1km

Bar The Wrecker's Retreat

9.2 - Excellent 9.6km

Hiking Area SW coastal path

320m

Park Clovelly Court Gardens

1km

Park Outdoor Falconry

1.3km

Park North Devon Bird Of Prey Centre

1.3km

Park Hartland Devon Heritage Coast

1.7km

Park Peppercombe Coachhouse

3.1km

Hiking Area Peppercombe Valley

3.2km

Park National Trust - Bideford Bay and Hartland

3.6km

Park Abbotsham Cliffs

7.1km

Tourist Attraction The Clovelly Waterfall

70m

Tourist Attraction The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Blackchurch Rock

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Hartland Abbey

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Kipling Tors

9.4 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Carousel Amusements

8.2 - Very good 9.9km

Amusement Center The Milky Way Adventure Park

1.1km

Amusement Park North Devon Wake Park

1.1km

Amusement Center The BIG Sheep

8km

Historical Landmark Clovelly

120m

Historical Landmark Bucks Mills Cabin

400m

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About

Clovelly beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 77th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Clovelly beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby.

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

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mouthmill beach, which has a rating of 5.5.

Clovelly beach is located in Devon within Clovelly, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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 within the settlement

Clovelly • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Cafe Cottage Tea Rooms Clovelly

8.6 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Harbour Restaurant

6.8 - Good 130m

Coffee Shop Clovelly Visitor Centre Cafe

7.8 - Very good 430m

Restaurant Starlight Restraunt

1.2km

Bar Coach and Horses

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Cafe Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms

8.5km

Cafe The Point @ Hartland

8.6 - Excellent 8.8km

Restaurant Pier House

9 - Excellent 9.1km

Bar The Wrecker's Retreat

9.2 - Excellent 9.6km

Hiking Area SW coastal path

320m

Park Clovelly Court Gardens

1km

Park Outdoor Falconry

1.3km

Park North Devon Bird Of Prey Centre

1.3km

Park Hartland Devon Heritage Coast

1.7km

Park Peppercombe Coachhouse

3.1km

Hiking Area Peppercombe Valley

3.2km

Park National Trust - Bideford Bay and Hartland

3.6km

Park Abbotsham Cliffs

7.1km

Tourist Attraction The Clovelly Waterfall

70m

Tourist Attraction The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Blackchurch Rock

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Hartland Abbey

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Kipling Tors

9.4 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Carousel Amusements

8.2 - Very good 9.9km

Amusement Center The Milky Way Adventure Park

1.1km

Amusement Park North Devon Wake Park

1.1km

Amusement Center The BIG Sheep

8km

Historical Landmark Clovelly

120m

Historical Landmark Bucks Mills Cabin

400m

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Located at nearest locality

Clovelly • 3.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.6km

Mouthmill beach Mouthmill beach

5.5 Pleasant

Popular beach 6.3km

Peppercombe Beach Peppercombe Beach

7.9 Very good

9.2km

Abbey River beach Abbey River beach

5.8 Pleasant

11.8km

Westward Sea Pool Westward Sea Pool

6.8 Good

12.6km

Welcombe Mouth beach Welcombe Mouth beach

5.9 Pleasant

13.1km

Westward beach Westward beach

6.3 Pleasant

14.7km

Greysands beach Greysands beach

6.8 Good

15.8km

Saunton Sands Saunton Sands

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Clovelly • 210m

Transport

Airport

KEU • 45.4km

Bus Station

Square • 11km

Train Station

Barnstaple • 24.8km

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Average Reviews rating

5.6 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.6 Pleasant

Zarina Patel

10 Exceptional

If you have trouble with your balance or have a stroller, reaching this beach might be a bit challenging. It's advisable to wear appropriate footwear. Nevertheless, the beach is situated in a charming village with plenty of sights to see, and the locals are exceptionally welcoming.

March 2023

Tim Crowley

10 Exceptional

I had a great time at Clovelly beach and would love to visit again. It's worth mentioning that the beach has gray pebbles, which adds to its unique charm.

March 2023

Lila Stone

6 Pleasant

The beach is quite rocky and presents a challenge to access. In fact, the only way to reach it is by walking through the popular tourist spot, Clovelly High Street. The street itself is charming with its cobbled surface, but it is also quite steep and not recommended for those with pushchairs or wheelchairs.

March 2023

Ethan Blackwell

8 Very good

The beach can only be accessed via a steep, cobbled path that may be difficult for those with disabilities or strollers. A permit is required to drive down, but if you prefer not to walk back up the hill, there is a land rover service available for £2.50 per adult that will take you back to the gift shop. The views on the way down are stunning, but it's important to wear appropriate footwear. We opted for the land rover service, which had its final run at 1530.

March 2023

Yagnika Devang

8 Very good

The beach, which is adorned with gray pebbles, is located in a charming village that boasts of well-preserved cottages. It is truly a sight to behold for any nature lover.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Clovelly beach?

The beachline of Clovelly beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Clovelly beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Clovelly 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 Clovelly beach good for swimming?

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

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

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Clovelly beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Clovelly beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Clovelly beach.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.Harbour Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Clovelly beach?

There are 98 places to stay in the Clovelly beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Clovelly beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Clovelly beach from parking?

The Clovelly beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Clovelly beach?

There are 3 attractions near Clovelly beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Clovelly Waterfall located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Clovelly beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Clovelly 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?

Clovelly 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 Clovelly 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 Clovelly 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.