Hele Bay is a beach in Devon, England.

Hele Bay is a magical retreat of sand and shingle, tucked away in a beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty beside the Hillsborough Nature Reserve. At low tide, make sure to explore the wonderful rock pools that rest on either side of the beach. And don’t worry about transportation and accessibility – parking and all facilities are just a short stroll away, with access via a convenient slipway.

Are there lifeguards on Hele Bay?

Hele Bay is not a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Devon are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Hele Bay including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Hele Bay?

So – is Hele Bay, Devon dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Hele Bay.

Dogs are allowed on Devon’s dog friendly beaches.

Is there parking at Hele Bay?

There is parking availabile at Hele Bay.

Around 80 Pay and Display spaces are available for general parking purposes at this location, but there is no designated car park for the beach.

Hele Bay Location

The nearest postcode location for Hele Bay is: EX34 9QZ
The OS Grid Reference for Hele Bay is: SS 5363 4787
The nearest town to Hele Bay is: Ilfracombe

Hele Bay Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”EX34 9QZ” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Hele Bay – Additional Information


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