Discover Saunton Sands on a Coastal Day Trip
Saunton, North Devon
Saunton Sands is one of North Devon’s most spacious, dog-friendly beaches — a favourite with longboard surfers and coastal walkers alike. Staying in Lynton & Lynmouth means you can enjoy the peaceful charm of Exmoor’s coastal villages while making the most of a day out at this vast Atlantic-facing shoreline.
Lynton & Lynmouth: A Calmer Way to See the North Devon Coast
If you want easy access to beaches without the resort crowds, Lynton & Lynmouth delivers. Tucked between wooded gorges and the open sea, the twin villages offer cliff walks, independent cafés, and restful accommodation. From here, it’s a 55-minute drive to Saunton Sands, through scenic farmland and rolling moorland views.
Why Saunton Sands?
Nearly 3.5 miles of uninterrupted sand, rarely crowded even in summer
Perfect for longboard surfing, paddleboarding, and beach running
Backed by Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO-designated Biosphere dune system
Dog-friendly all year round, with plenty of space to roam
Facilities include a beachfront café, surf school, car park, and accessible boardwalk
Saunton Sands is ideal for outdoor lovers, families with dogs, and anyone looking to stretch out and enjoy space, surf, and big skies.
Back in Lynton & Lynmouth: Food, Comfort, and Coastal Quiet
After your day at Saunton, return to a different kind of coastline — rugged cliffs, sea-carved valleys, and the soft hum of the river in Lynmouth.
Plus, if you’re staying overnight, there are seafront hotels, moorland-view B&Bs, and holiday cottages that offer the kind of peace hard to find in busier beach towns.
One Base, Many Beaches
Staying in Lynton & Lynmouth puts you within reach of Saunton, Woolacombe, Putsborough, and Croyde, all under an hour’s drive. It’s the perfect base for combining surf and solitude, beach and moor, or just great food and even better views.