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Hele Bay is a small cove situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, adjacent to the Hillsborough Nature Reserve. The beach is a sand and shingle cove, approximately 125 metres wide, and is sheltered from prevailing winds.
The bay offers free car parking and toilets, all within easy walking distance. Beach access is via a slipway, although wheelchair access is difficult. Visitors can enjoy rock pooling on both sides of the beach at low tide.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy in and around Hele Bay. Shops, cafes, and pubs are within walking distance, and for those interested in history, the nearby Hillsborough Nature Reserve offers visits to Bronze Age and Roman sites. Additionally, the 16th Century Working Watermill and Museum in Hele Bay Village is worth a visit.
The beach's sheltered location makes it an ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful beach experience. The surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and adjacent nature reserve add to the bay's natural charm.
Hele Bay is on the North Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Bay Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 75% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 33% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
The tide at Hele Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:36 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:34 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
No car park specifically for the beach, although there are Pay and Display spaces available.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned regularly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 20 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 20 miles east as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 22 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 190 miles by road.
around 24 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 24 miles north as the seagull flies, around 186 miles by road.
around 25 miles north as the seagull flies, around 180 miles by road.
Location: Hele
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SS535478
Coordinates: 51°12'38"N 4°5'51"W
Mapcode: GBR KP.3V2J
What 3 Words: squabbles.bottom.pasta
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Devon
Country: England
Local Authority: North Devon
Parish: Ilfracombe
Nearest postcode: EX34 9QZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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