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Crow Point

Crow Point beach, Devon. Copyright image.
Courtesy & © Rob Joslin

Crow Point is a sandy beach backed by low dunes at lies at the southern end of Braunton Burrows Nature Reserve. The Burrows effectively the southern extension of Saunton Sands on the coast of North Devon.

The beach looks southeast across the River Taw to Instow Sands and southwest to Appledore. The 'point' is basically a sand spit formed near the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers. It is accessed from a small car park near the Tarka Trail and is in reality little more than a finger of sand and mud protected by groynes.

Crow Point is best approached from the toll road at Braunton and is often quieter than Instow and Appledore. It offers that little bit of peace and quiet away from the crowds. Crow Point is an excellent spot for fishing and wildlife spotting.

The solar powered Crow Point Lighthouse, also called Braunton Sands Lighthouse, lies at the southern extremity of the spit. It stands just 25 feet (7.6m) above high water.

Facilities

 Flora and Fauna

 Sandy beach

 Dogs permitted

 Parking

OS Explorer Map 139: Bideford, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple

OS Explorer Map 139: Bideford, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple

This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike.

Local area

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowNortham

arrowBraunton

arrowBideford

arrowWestward Ho!

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

       arrowBideford

 arrowNortham

   arrowBarnstaple

     arrowBraunton

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Braunton, Bideford, Ilfracombe and Mortehoe.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Appledore

   arrowSkern Lodge Activity Centre

   arrowNorth Devon Maritime Museum

Braunton

     arrowBraunton and District Museum

Croyde

     arrowSurf Southwest

     arrowMortehoe Heritage Centre

Great Torrington

   arrowJunior Paintballing Half Day for 4

     arrowPaintballing - Half Day for 4

       arrowJunior Paintballing Half Day for 6

     arrowPaintballing - Half Day for 6

       arrowPaintballing - half day for 4

       arrowFamily Paintballing - full day for 4

 arrowJunior Paintballing - full day for 4

 arrowPaintballing - full day for 4

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Local Accommodation

Cottages

Cottage Holidays

There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Northam, Westward Ho!, Braunton and Great Torrington.

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowNortham

arrowBraunton

arrowBideford

arrowWestward Ho!

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

 arrowBideford

 arrowNortham

 arrowBarnstaple

 arrowBraunton

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Braunton, Bideford, Ilfracombe and Mortehoe.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Appledore

 arrowSkern Lodge Activity Centre

 arrowNorth Devon Maritime Museum

Braunton

 arrowBraunton and District Museum

Croyde

 arrowSurf Southwest

 arrowMortehoe Heritage Centre

Great Torrington

 arrowJunior Paintballing Half Day for 4

 arrowPaintballing - Half Day for 4

 arrowJunior Paintballing Half Day for 6

 arrowPaintballing - Half Day for 6

 arrowPaintballing - half day for 4

 arrowFamily Paintballing - full day for 4

 arrowJunior Paintballing - full day for 4

 arrowPaintballing - full day for 4

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