Which beach is cleanest in North Devon?

Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 7 of the 9 bathing waters in North Devon are rated Excellent or Good.

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Bathing water quality in North Devon

North Devon has 9 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 6 Excellent, 1 Good and 1 Sufficient.

Updated July 2026

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The cleanest beaches in North Devon

Rated Excellent or Good in the regulator's latest annual classification. Open any beach for today's live verdict.

Every bathing water in North Devon

Rated Excellent Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe North Devon Rated Excellent Croyde Bay North Devon Rated Excellent Lynmouth North Devon Rated Excellent Putsborough North Devon Rated Excellent Saunton Sands North Devon Rated Excellent Woolacombe Village North Devon Rated Good Ilfracombe Hele North Devon Rated Sufficient Combe Martin North Devon Closed Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach North Devon

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in North Devon?: Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 7 of the 9 bathing waters in North Devon are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in North Devon?: 9. The regulator's latest classifications are 6 Excellent, 1 Good and 1 Sufficient.