Three Devon beaches featured in Sunday Times 50 best listNow that the summer holidays have started, these are the best places to exploreThe beach at Woolacombe, North Devon (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto )Three Devon beaches have been named in the top coastal spots to visit in the UK. The definitive list of the top beaches in the UK - all four home nations feature - features in the 17th edition of The Times and Sunday Times Best Beaches GuideIn the South West section, three Devon beaches feature. LannacombeLannacombe beach at East Prawle in South Devon (Image: Derek Harper/Geograph )Lannacombe in Devon is, the report says, "accessible only after what for many would be a harrowing journey of steep slopes and narrow lanes". BanthamBantham Beach in Devon (Image: DevonLive )Bantham is a short walk from "a basic but lovely campsite perched on the hill above" at Higher Aunemouth Farm (pitches from £15; aunemouthcamping.co.uk). WoolacombeWoolacombe in North Devon has been ranked as one of the best beaches in the UK (Image: Peter Cade/ Getty Images )Woolacombe is "getting on a bit, but still capable of taking the crown any time they like.

Source: The Times July 07, 2025 15:29 UTC