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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 -  Multimap Link

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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