Braunton
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Village in Devon, England
Braunton is a large village, civil parish, ecclesiastical parish and former manor in Devon. The village is situated 5 miles (8 km) west of Barnstaple. It is one of the largest villages in Devon with a population at the 2021 census of 10,217 people. There are two electoral wards. Their joint population at the above census was 8,218. Within the parish is the fertile, low-lying Braunton Great Field, which adjoins the undulating Braunton Burrows, the Core Area in North Devon Biosphere Reserve, the largest psammosere in England. It confronts the Atlantic Ocean at the west of the parish at the large beach of Saunton Sands, one of the South West's international-standard surfing beaches.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,128
- Coordinates
- 51.108, -4.161
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Braunton
Travellers heading to England, United Kingdom will find Braunton, a small settlement. Around 8,128 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are water sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Braunton
Water Sports in Braunton
(1)For water sports, expect Surf. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Braunton's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Braunton
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in England plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/London on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Braunton that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Braunton known for?
- Travellers associate Braunton with water sports. It sits in England, United Kingdom and counts about 8,128 residents.
- What can you do in Braunton?
- Braunton is tagged with Surf, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Braunton?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
- Where is Braunton located?
- Braunton belongs to England, United Kingdom, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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