Enjoy a Day Trip to Putsborough Sands
Vention Lane, Putsborough, North Devon. EX33 1LB
Lynton & Lynmouth offers a rare blend of Exmoor tranquillity and coastal charm, with independent eateries, cliffside views, and peaceful walking trails — all just a scenic drive from one of North Devon’s most loved beaches: Putsborough Sands.
A Quieter Base Near North Devon’s Surfing Beaches
While Woolacombe and Croyde often top the charts for beach holidays, staying in Lynton & Lynmouth gives you the best of both worlds: restful nights in a National Park setting, and easy access to the surf.
Putsborough Sands is around a 50-minute drive from Lynmouth, winding through open moorland and across the lush North Devon countryside. It’s ideal for a day trip — head out after breakfast, enjoy the beach, and be back in time for a relaxed evening meal overlooking the East Lyn River or high above the sea at Valley of Rocks.
The beach stretches for nearly three miles at low tide, merging with Woolacombe to the north. There’s ample space for children to play, surfers to find their line-up, and walkers to roam. Also enjoy easy parking, café and clean facilities above the beach.
This beach does get particularly beach in the peak season, so get there early to get parked.
Lynton & Lynmouth: Where to Eat, Drink and Stay
After your day at the coast, Lynton & Lynmouth welcomes you back with plenty of high-quality, independent places to eat. And some exceptional accommodation ranges from cliffside hotels with sweeping sea views to cosy B&B in around the heart of Lynton.
More Than a Beach Trip
Staying in Lynton & Lynmouth allows you to enjoy both coastal and moorland experiences — ride the Cliff Railway, explore the Valley of Rocks, walk the South West Coast Path, or follow the riverside trail up to Watersmeet.
By basing yourself here, you sidestep the busiest hubs while still being within reach of Putsborough Sands, Croyde, and Woolacombe for beach days.