Westward Ho! Beach

Westward Ho! offers around two miles of beach combining a distinctive pebble ridge with broad sandy sections that open up well at low tide, backed at the northern end by Northam Burrows Country Park with its open grassland and dune system. The village side has a more traditional seaside feel with promenade access, cafes, and shops. The beach holds Blue Flag status and is one of the more accessible options on the North Devon coast.

This dog friendly beach has year-round unrestricted access at the north end via Northam Burrows, making it the best starting point for dog owners. From May to September, dogs are restricted from the southern section closer to the village, but the Northam Burrows entrance provides immediate access to pebble, sand, and wide open space with rich coastal scenting along the tideline. Outside the restricted months, the full beach is available and dogs can explore freely across both halves. The country park behind adds valuable extra walking through open grassland, extending the outing well beyond the beach itself.