Barricane Beach is a picturesque location known for its beautiful scenery and rock formations. The beach is made of fine shale, with rock pools amongst the characterful rocks on the walk down. However, when the tide is out, visitors can enjoy a practically empty expanse of sand. The beach is also characterized by clean and clear waters, making it a popular destination for paddle boarding, bodyboarding, and surfing. However, visitors are advised to be cautious of the current, which can potentially drag them towards the rocks.
The beach is well-maintained, with no litter reported. Amenities at the beach include a small takeaway cafe offering sandwiches and other refreshments, food and ice cream vans, toilets, showers to rinse off, and a shop for water wear. The beach is also dog-friendly, especially to the left side of the water stream during the summer holidays.
Parking is available overlooking the beach, with a charge for the whole day. However, spaces can be limited, and visitors may need to walk a short while to reach the beach if they cannot find a space on the road above. Despite these potential challenges, Barricane Beach remains a popular destination, and can be crowded, especially during peak times.
Barricane Beach amenities include parking, toilet and shower.
Best restaurants near Barricane Beach include Beach House Restaurant Woolacombe, Red Barn Pub & Restaurant, Woolacombe, Bay Brasserie, Brundle's Bar and Restaurant, Captain Jacks Bar and Restaurant & Beer Garden.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and cleanliness of the beach, with its clear waters, fine sand, and stunning rock formations being particularly appreciated. The beach is also praised for being family and dog-friendly, offering fun activities like paddle boarding, rock pool exploring, and bodyboarding. However, some visitors complain about the beach being crowded, especially during the summer holidays.
Visitors to Barricane Beach often stay in the nearby town of Woolacombe, which is known for its vibrant atmosphere and beautiful coastal views. Many also choose to stay in Mortehoe, a quaint village with charming accommodations, providing easy access to both Barricane Beach and other attractions in the area.
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Latitude: 51.1715553 / Longitude: -4.2105217
Barricane Beach is located in Devon. The following map of Barricane Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 17.3°C/18.1°C |
|---|---|
| Feels Like (High) | 16.2°C |
| Sea Temperature | 17.9 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.8 m |
| Rain Chance | 53% |
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| Rainfall | 2.3 mm |
| Rain Duration | 9 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:09/21:33 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 0.4 hrs |
| UV Index | 1.75 |
| Cloud Cover | 100% |
| Speed | 34.1 km/h |
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| Gusts | 53.3 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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