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Instow Beach is situated within the Taw/Torridge Estuary, approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, and is backed by sand dunes and the town of Instow. The beach is a wheelchair-accessible sandy beach set where the Torridge river meets the Taw estuary, making it an attractive area that has always been popular with artists.
The beach offers calm waters, protected from swell by sandbanks at the mouth of the Taw estuary, making it a good choice for families. There are plenty of things to do for children and lots of space to play. Visitors can also kayak down the rivers Taw and Torridge from the beach. The beautiful scenery and views across the water to Appledore attract artists from around the country. The waters are good for fishing and sailing.
There are shops and cafes in the village, which is directly behind the beach. However, visitors are advised not to go swimming due to poor water quality, as Instow beach has consistently failed to meet the requirements imposed by the Bathing Water Directives. The popular Tarka Trail starts at Instow for walkers and cyclists. Dogs are allowed on the beach, but there are restrictions in the summer months.
Instow Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 43% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 7mph |  |
The tide at Instow Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:46 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:05 PM.
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Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
There is car parking in the village and also behind the nearby dunes.
Dogs welcome.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 17 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 18 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 19 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 20 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 21 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 22 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 22 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 22 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 24 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 25 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
Location: Instow
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SS471306
Coordinates: 51°3'18"N 4°10'53"W
Mapcode: GBR KK.FY6P
What 3 Words: dispensed.exclaim.steamed
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: Instow
Nearest postcode: EX39 4JJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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