Westward Ho

Situated on the rugged North Devon Coast, 10 miles West of Barnstaple, Westward Ho! is blessed with over two miles of sandy beach known as ‘the Golden Bay’ and is famous for its Pebble Ridge, which lies between the beach and Northam Burrows Country Park. The wide expanse of golden sand coupled with the summer life guard patrols and open air sea water swimming pool provide a fantastic base for a self-catering holiday.

A popular seaside getaway since Victorian times, Westward Ho! retains its popularity today. Its exposed position on the coast offers ideal conditions for water sports enthusiasts, enticing kitesurfers, canoeists and surfers from miles around. For those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on dry land, there is plenty to do in Westward Ho! and the surrounding area, from playing a round on England’s oldest links golf course to exploring the Tarka Trail there really is something for everyone.