We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor
Westward Ho
Trips
Inbox
More
    Help Center

    Westward Ho Beach

    1,330 Reviews
    #2 of 11 things to do in Westward Ho
    Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Beaches
    | near Bideford, Westward Ho, Bideford, England
    Save
    Review Highlights
    “Social”

    Very good beach & facilities. Miles of sand when tide is out. Good place to watch the setting sun... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    8741mdm
    ,
    Bideford, United Kingdom
    via mobile
    “Sands”

    Lovely seaside town with expansive nearby sand dunes leading to beautiful beach with plenty of... read more

    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    peeneff
    ,
    Faversham, United Kingdom
    Read all 1,330 reviews
    362
    All photos (362)
    Full view
    Certificate of Excellence
    Traveler Overview
    4.51,330 reviews
    • Excellent65%
    • Very good25%
    • Average7%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
    Travelers talk about
    “rock pools”(121 reviews)
    “tide times”(28 reviews)
    “body boarding”(39 reviews)
    About
    Local Weather
    Powered by Weather Underground
    F°C°
    45°
    35°
    Dec
    45°
    35°
    Jan
    46°
    35°
    Feb
    Contact
    | near Bideford, Westward Ho, Bideford, England
    Website
    Improve This Listing
    Improve This Listing

    Improve This Listing

    Reviews (1,330)
    Write a Review
    Filter reviews
    1,324 results
    Traveler rating
    832
    336
    99
    38
    19
    Traveler type
    Time of year
    LanguageEnglish
    More languages
    832
    336
    99
    38
    19
    Show reviews that mention
    All reviews rock pools tide times body boarding ice cream high tide northam burrows life guards golden sands kite surfing fish and chips on duty co op plenty of space sea front dog walking tesco express crazy golf
    FilterEnglish
    Updating list...
    1 - 10 of 1,324 reviews
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Beach was fine, however the parking guy was a jobs worthy.

    Its like this, if any tourism destination wishes people to come and spend their money with them then at least make it easy for them to do so. The we attempted to use is car park close to the boat ramp- the one that takes...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Josh J
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Social

    Very good beach & facilities. Miles of sand when tide is out. Good place to watch the setting sun. Is this the best beach?

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank 8741mdm
    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    Sands

    Lovely seaside town with expansive nearby sand dunes leading to beautiful beach with plenty of space to wander for miles. Great for families at any time of year. Very bumpy car ride to car parking close to the sand though so take it slow. However...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank peeneff
    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    Lovely natural beach

    Westward Ho! beach is huge and great for dog walking (in the autumn/winter months I believe, as dogs are banned in the summer). Saw lots of surfers out so waves must be great for that! Tide goes out very far and comes in pretty quick,...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank EstelleSMorris
    Reviewed November 3, 2018 via mobile
    Fabulous

    Took our young children to this fabulous beach and they loved it. The beach is beautiful and clean and although it was cold nobody wanted to leave. Would imagine it is a brilliant beach to visit in the summer.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Compass42486182666
    Reviewed November 3, 2018 via mobile
    Pebbly

    Boring. Very little to do. Small expensive cheerless cafes.Only good for surfers. Lousy parking. Very steep access roads.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank 197bernardw
    Reviewed November 2, 2018
    Beautiful beach!

    Visited here briefly over October half term, it was a beautiful sunny (though bracing!) day. Beach is very clean and great for dog walking and rockpooling. Look out for the local Ice Cream vans, scrummy Ice Cream even in the cold! There's a small car...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank skegby
    Reviewed October 31, 2018 via mobile
    A Must Visit

    Loved every momen of this day. Amazing beauty. Sandy beach and perfect waves. Truly unspoilt. Quite us happy!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Sightseer01019772440
    Reviewed October 31, 2018
    Bracing!!

    What a view plenty to do - or not, just watch the ocean. Crashing waves. Bracing wind. Dog friendly out of season

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank normaprobert21
    Reviewed October 30, 2018 via mobile
    Huge Beach!

    This beach is huge, with good local facilities too. I would imagine it’s trickier to park in the peak season, not so out of season!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank WilfandFamily
    View more reviews
    123456…133
    Nearby
    Nearby HotelsSee all nearby hotels
    Durrant House
    870 reviews
    1.23 miles away
    Yeoldon House Hotel
    560 reviews
    1.52 miles away
    Orchard Hill Hotel
    239 reviews
    1.65 miles away
    Premier Inn Bideford Hotel
    295 reviews
    2.39 miles away
    Nearby RestaurantsSee all 34 nearby restaurants
    Tea on the Green
    861 reviews
    .18 miles away
    Rock Pool Cafe
    580 reviews
    .22 miles away
    Moran's Restaurant & Bar
    1,421 reviews
    .17 miles away
    Country Cousins
    831 reviews
    .08 miles away
    Nearby AttractionsSee all 11 nearby attractions
    The North Devon Surf School
    509 reviews
    .08 miles away
    Livit Adventures
    8 reviews
    .72 miles away
    Lundy Island
    450 reviews
    .74 miles away
    See all nearby hotelsSee all 34 nearby restaurantsSee all 11 nearby attractions
    See all
    Questions & Answers
    Ask a question
    See all 7 questions
    Kim M
    September 14, 2018|
    AnswerShow all 7 answers
    Response from wendymcdonald | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry for the delay. Yes there are cafes and restaurants open over xmas, however not as many as during the summer season. Gift shops etc tend to be closed. The local pubs are open... Pier House, Waterfront, Village Inn... More
    0
    Votes
    wolfie37
    June 18, 2017|
    AnswerShow all 7 answers
    Response from mog_19 | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure, there were dogs on the beach in May. Tourist information may be able to help?
    1
    Vote
    nhorafaki
    November 28, 2016|
    AnswerShow all 8 answers
    Response from Johntrombone | Reviewed this property |
    The beach of course but most of the holiday type of shops are closed. There are a few shops up from the beach which stay open the year round. Don't be downhearted cos Bideford is not far away and that quite a large town... More
    0
    Votes
    123