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Peppercombe Beach

Beach

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Cliffs, Woodland

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Spring to Autumn

Nick Chipchase / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Peppercombe Beach is a remote beach of shingle and rock at the foot of a wooded valley on the North Devon coast near Bideford, on National Trust land. Reddish sandstone cliffs rise behind it, and as the tide falls, fingers of rock and rock pools are uncovered, with occasional patches of sand. There ...

10

Parking nearby

0

Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

3 day, 7 overnight

The Cosy Cabin Bideford, The Old Stables Cabin, Cotts Cabin

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Peppercombe Beach?
North Devon's rugged coastline hosts this secluded coastal getaway away from the main towns. Walkers usually reach the shore by following a steep path down through a densely wooded valley.

What type of place is Peppercombe Beach?
Peppercombe Beach is a pebble and sand bay on the North Devon coast in England.

When is the best time to visit Peppercombe Beach?
Spring through to autumn offers the most pleasant conditions for walking the coastal trails. Low tide periods provide the safest opportunity to view the exposed sand and rock pools.

What can you do at Peppercombe Beach?
Strolling along the base of the red sandstone cliffs provides a peaceful escape from large holiday crowds. People also enjoy searching for marine life among the rocks or watching the freshwater stream cascade onto the shore.

How long should I spend at Peppercombe Beach?
Allocating a full afternoon gives you plenty of time to enjoy the quiet coastline and complete the steep walk. Serious hikers often spend an hour here as a rest stop while completing longer sections of the coast path.

Where do I park at Peppercombe Beach?
Vehicles can use ten available spaces nearby, providing three day and seven overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Peppercombe Beach?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Peppercombe Beach, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Peppercombe Beach?
The Cosy Cabin Bideford, The Old Stables Cabin, and Cotts Cabin provide three choices in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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