Lee Bay Beach, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park
Wonderful low tide sand, stone and rock beach near Bull Point at the north western tip of Devon
Lee village is west of Exmoor National Park and Ilfracombe near Bull Point and Bull Point Lighthouse at the north western tip of Devon. The village sits behind Lee Bay. The bay is lined with pretty sand, shingle, stone and rock beaches. Lee Bay Beach is the main beach in the area. It’s a stunning place with a very different vibe to the busy seaside resorts in the local area. Park in the village and wander down to the coast.
Location of Lee Bay Beach
Devon’s a huge county. It takes roughly 3hrs to drive from Start Point in the south east to Bull Point in the north west. These coastal points and their lighthouses are near to some of Devon’s most remote beaches. Lee Bay Beach is one of them.
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Directions to, and parking at, Lee Bay Beach
If you’re coming by car, head for Woolacombe or Ilfracombe. Skinny country lanes run from both seaside resorts to Lee.
There’s a small car park on the edge of the village by The Grampus pub. Charges apply. Wander down to Lee Bay, Lee Bay Beach and Sandy Cove (Beach).
Alternatively, there’s a larger car park pretty much behind the beach.
If you’re coming on foot, follow the South West Coast Path from Woolacombe or Ilfracombe. The coastal walk from Woolacombe via Bull Point and Bull Point Lighthouse is superb.
Lee Bay Beach
Lee Bay is a small arc of rocky coastline in the north western section of Devon. The bay is lined with beaches and backs onto Lee village. The views from the lower section of the village out across the low tide Lee Bay Beach are exquisite. The area is great for rock pooling, walks and relaxing with a cream tea.
‘Lee Bay, Sandy Cove, Cliffe Gardens. Lee bay [sic] is very sheltered and at low tide reveals fantastic rock pools and a sandy beach. On the far side of the beach it is possible to walk through the Morte-slate cliffs along a path and steps cut in to the rock. This path leads to Sandy Cove, or ‘the bathing beach’ as it is known locally. From the far side of the beach, steep steps lead to the cliff top where you can pick up the South West Coast Path - turning right to Bull Point and Mortehoe or left to complete a circular walk back down to Lee. Taking the route back towards Lee will lead you past Cliffe Gardens which are a real hidden treasure.’ (Source: information board on site)
Beaches near Lee Bay Beach
Beaches on the coastline east of Lee Bay Beach:
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beaches
Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Beach
Ilfracombe Rapparee Cove (Beach)
Hele Beach
Watermouth Cove (Beach)
Broadsands Beach
Combe Martin Newbury Beach
Combe Martin Beach
Wild Pear Beach
Woody Bay Beach
Lee Abbey Bay Beach
Wringcliff Bay Beach
Lynmouth Western Beach
Lynmouth Eastern Beach
Sillery Sands (Beach)
Porlock Beach
Bossington Beach
Minehead Beach
Dunster Beach
Blue Anchor Beach
Kilve Beach
Beaches on the coastline west of Lee Bay Beach:
Sandy Cove (Beach)
North Devon Atlantic facing beaches:
Rockham Beach
Grunta Beach
Barricane Beach
Woolacombe Sand (Beach)
Putsborough Sand (Beach)
Croyde Sand (Beach)
Saunton Sands (Beach)
Northam Burrows Beach
Westward Ho! Beach
Instow Sands (Beach)
Things to do near Lee Bay Beach
Ilfracombe boat trips including Lundy Island
South West Coat Path
Watermouth Cove Holiday Park Watersports/Jet Ski Safari
Watermouth Castle
Combe Martin watersports
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Exmoor Zoo
Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve
Exmoor horse riding
Woolacombe surfing and watersports
Croyde surfing and watersports
Saunton Sands surfing and watersports
Villages and towns near Lee Bay Beach
Lee
Mortehoe
Woolacombe
Ilfracombe
Combe Martin
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