Kite Flying Site Report
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Site Name:
Saunton Sands
County:
Devon
Nearest Towns:
Barnstaple (6 miles) Braunton (3 miles) Ilfracombe (8 miles)
Also Near:
Woolacombe Sands
OS Grid Ref:
SS 455 350 -
Landranger:
180 -
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Height ASL:
Sea Level! -
CAA Limit:
60 metres
Location:
North Devon coast
Directions:
Follow the A361 from the M5, through Barnstaple and turn left at Braunton.
Parking:
Car park near beach, price varies with season.
Facilities:
In the summer everything. Winter not a lot.
Accessibility:
Just walk onto the beach from the car park, most flyers go about 300m along the beach.
Flying Area:
Miles of sand. Beach quality varies from perfect to very bumpy, and sometimes a bit wet.
Good buggy site. Regular PKA meets.
Comments:
Renowned buggy site, also picking up as a kite surf venue.
Local Clubs/Contacts:
The Kite Buggy School, Braunton
Nearest Retailer:
Kruzy Kites, Barnstaple 01271 346033. Atlantic Action, Braunton
Report By:
Glyn Pollington
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