Northam Burrows Country Park

Walk Highlights

Location:

Westward Ho!

Postcode:

EX39 1XS

Parking:

There are several pay and display car parks providing access to Northam Burrows and Westward Ho! in Devon. Main car parks are located at Westward Ho! seafront (e.g., near the village green, along Pebbleridge Road, or by the Burrows Centre). There is also a car park for Northam Burrows itself, accessed via Sandymere Road (a toll is often payable in summer to drive onto the Burrows to this car park). Parking charges apply at most locations. These car parks can get very busy in summer and on sunny weekends for this popular Devon coastal destination. Arrive early for the best choice of space.

Distance:

4.20 miles

Time:

1.80 hours

Difficulty:

Moderate

Terrain:

The terrain at Northam Burrows and Westward Ho! in Devon is varied. Westward Ho! beach is sandy (generally firm near the water's edge at low tide, becoming softer higher up) with a large, distinctive pebble ridge behind it which can be challenging to walk on. Paths on Northam Burrows are predominantly grassy or sandy, and can be uneven and become wet or boggy in places, especially after rain or in lower-lying areas. There are some boardwalks over particularly marshier sections. The area is mostly flat but very exposed to coastal weather. This Devon walk has diverse but generally level surfaces.

Facilities:

Toilets, Cafe

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