A mile-long bay of gently shelving fine sand with a backdrop of dunes at Studland. .
The fine sand and dunes make this a popular beach with families. The beach also benefits from high waves and is a big hit with the surfers. There is also a surf school for those who are keen to join the action on the water. Close by, Baggy Point offers fine walking around the point and the cliffs.
Dawlish Warren is an area of sand dunes, mud flat and beach that lies at the mouth of the Exe. Thousands of birds come to feed, on migration or to spend the winter here.
The North Devon Coast was designated an AONB in 1959 and is comprised of two defined Heritage Coasts and covers approximately 171 sq. km. The Hartland and North Devon Heritage Coasts together with the UNESCO Biosphere at Braunton Burrows make up one of the finest 'Protected Landscapes' in England.
The sandy beach is ideal for families and has plenty of rock pools for young children to explore. It’s also a very popular location for surfing and there’s a surf school for those who want to join the action on the water.