Putsborough
Putsborough is a hamlet 1 mile (1.6 km) WNW of Georgeham village centre.
Putsborough Sand is its beach, adjoined to it by a short relatively shallow gradient lane on the west-facing coast of North Devon, England and forms the southern part of Woolacombe Sands.
Settlement
The manor house has an adjoining a cluster of privately owned homes and a camping site. The house itself is grade II listed.[1]
Beach
Putsborough beach is an artificial term for the southern part of Woolacombe Sands, past the cliffs just before Black Rock.
The beach is privately owned and the car park is reached by a narrow road with passing places. Above the beach are a small caravan site, and beach shop. There are several cottages and apartments available to rent.
Surf
The surf works at all tide stages but mid to high tend to have an edge. It is the only beach in the area that benefits from some protection from prevailing South/Southwesterly winds, thanks to Baggy Point headland. Peaks (of waves) are scattered all along its length. It has a fairly slow waves which are suitable for beginners. The sandy beach has some rocky outcrops which provide paddling pools.
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Coordinates: 51°08′53″N 4°13′16″W / 51.148°N 4.221°W
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