Woolacombe Devon Map

About Woolacombe

Woolacombe greets the Atlantic with a long, sandy embrace. It lies 6.8 km south-west of Ilfracombe (from Ilfracombe: bearing 236°T, OS grid SS 458 437), and is situated south of Mortehoe village. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt, mingling with the scent of gorse that blooms in defiant yellow across the hillsides tumbling down to the sea. Its wide bay, a sweeping curve of golden sand, is a playground for surfers and families alike, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pulse of daily life. Beyond the village, the dramatic coastline of the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty unfolds, a wild and rugged landscape where ancient pathways trace the contours of cliffs. Even on a grey day, the light here has a pearlescent quality, catching the spray from the waves and softening the edges of the rugged terrain.

About This Woolacombe Map Page

Explore Woolacombe, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.172238, -4.205968. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.