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Hele Bay

(Ilfracombe Hele Beach)

Devon, England


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Hele Bay is a small cove in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty sheltered from prevailing winds with free car parking and toilets all within easy walking distance.

Beach access is via a slipway (wheelchair access difficult).

Hele Bay is on the North Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Bay Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Saturday 20 April

Today
Chance of rain 1%
Max temp. 11°C
(feels like 10°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 4%
Min temp. 7°C
(feels like 5°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Hele Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:01 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:19 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.1°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Hele Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Ilfracombe Sea Safari (0.7 miles)
Active Escape (1.4 miles)
Outdoor Shop & Kayak Centre (2.6 miles)
Surfside Kayak Hire and Sales (2.6 miles)
Borough Farm Sheepdog and Falconry Displays (4.1 miles)
Walk - Morte Point Trail (5.1 miles)
Hunter Surf School (5.1 miles)
Woolacombe Surf Centre (5.3 miles)
Fly Like a Bird (5.5 miles)

Places to eat near Hele Bay

Relish Bar & Bistro (210 yards)
La Gendarmerie (260 yards)
Thomas Carr at The Olive Room (290 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Hele

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SS535478

County: Devon

Country: England

Local Authority: North Devon

Parish: Ilfracombe

Nearest postcode: EX34 9QZ

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