What is the water and sand quality of the Instow Beach?

The Instow Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Instow Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Instow Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Instow Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Instow Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Instow Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Instow Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Instow Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Instow Beach?

Instow Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Instow Beach?

The bar is located right on the Instow Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Instow Arms is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Instow Beach?

There are 306 places to stay in the Instow Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Instow Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=561862&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Seagate</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7986487&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sailors Rest</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4415934&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Willets Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4241632&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beach Retreat</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8754832&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tucked Away Cottage</a></li></ul>

How far is the Instow Beach from parking?

The Instow Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Instow Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Instow Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Instow beach located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Instow Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Instow Beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Instow Beach (Devon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Instow Beach (Devon) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Instow Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Instow Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Instow Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Instow Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Instow Beach and the settlement

Photo of Instow Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Instow Beach

Instow, United Kingdom

7.1

#339 out of 570 in England 1

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Instow • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Air Extreme Trampoline Park

6.5km

Playground Croyde Play Area

8.4km

Park Crow Point

1000m

Park Northam Burrows Country Park

2.2km

Park Abbotsham Cliffs

6.1km

Hiking Area Near S W Coast Path

7.6km

Park Croyde Sand Dunes

8.4km

Park North Devon AONB

8.6km

Park North Devon National Landscape

8.8km

Park Goldcoast Oceanfest

9km

Park Marwood Hill Gardens

9.5km

Restaurant Instow Arms

9 - Excellent 70m

Bar The Beaver Inn

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant The Wayfarer Inn

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant The Royal George

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Cafe Commodore Hotel

9.4 - Excellent 120m

Cafe The Glorious Oyster

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Cafe The Coffee Cabin

9.4 - Excellent 140m

Cafe Johns of Instow

7.4 - Good 160m

Restaurant The Quay

8.8 - Excellent 190m

Ice Cream Shop Croydes Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 8.3km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

9km

Tourist Attraction Instow beach

9 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Appledore Quay

200m

Tourist Attraction Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre

9.2 - Excellent 780m

Tourist Attraction Tapeley Park Gardens

1km

Tourist Attraction RSPB Isley Marsh

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts

8.6 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Carousel Amusements

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Victoria Park

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Amusement Center The BIG Sheep

5.7km

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About

Instow Beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 41th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

5.5 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Instow • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Air Extreme Trampoline Park

6.5km

Playground Croyde Play Area

8.4km

Park Crow Point

1000m

Park Northam Burrows Country Park

2.2km

Park Abbotsham Cliffs

6.1km

Hiking Area Near S W Coast Path

7.6km

Park Croyde Sand Dunes

8.4km

Park North Devon AONB

8.6km

Park North Devon National Landscape

8.8km

Park Goldcoast Oceanfest

9km

Park Marwood Hill Gardens

9.5km

Restaurant Instow Arms

9 - Excellent 70m

Bar The Beaver Inn

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant The Wayfarer Inn

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant The Royal George

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Cafe Commodore Hotel

9.4 - Excellent 120m

Cafe The Glorious Oyster

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Cafe The Coffee Cabin

9.4 - Excellent 140m

Cafe Johns of Instow

7.4 - Good 160m

Restaurant The Quay

8.8 - Excellent 190m

Ice Cream Shop Croydes Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 8.3km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

9km

Tourist Attraction Instow beach

9 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Appledore Quay

200m

Tourist Attraction Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre

9.2 - Excellent 780m

Tourist Attraction Tapeley Park Gardens

1km

Tourist Attraction RSPB Isley Marsh

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts

8.6 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Carousel Amusements

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Victoria Park

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Amusement Center The BIG Sheep

5.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

120m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Beach Retreat

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Instow • 470m from center

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180m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Holly Hayes House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Instow • 470m from center

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750m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

The Seagate

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Instow • 1km from center

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750m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Sailors Rest

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Appledore • 1km from center

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870m from the beach

Meeting Street

Entire Apartment

Appledore • 1.1km from center

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900m from the beach

Captains Cottage

Entire House

Appledore • 1.1km from center

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930m from the beach

6.9 Good

Willets Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Instow • 1.2km from center

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950m from the beach

9 Excellent

Catboat Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Instow • 1.3km from center

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960m from the beach

8.3 Very good

6 The Gaeity

Entire Apartment

Appledore • 1.3km from center

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1km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Tucked Away Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Instow • 1.1km from center

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1km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Luxury Cottage Dream By The Water

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Instow • 1.4km from center

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1.2km from the beach

7.3 Good

The Boat Yard

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Instow • 1.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Instow • 530m

Transport

Airport

KEU • 51.1km

Bus Station

Seagate Hotel • 740m

Train Station

Barnstaple • 8.5km

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