When you picture Woolacombe, it’s usually the same stunning image: three miles of golden sand, rolling Atlantic surf, and dramatic green cliffs. It’s the jewel of North Devon’s coast, famous for its water sports and family fun. But if you look past the dunes and the surfboards, you’ll discover that Woolacombe Bay has a past as wild and rugged as its scenery. From shipwrecks and smugglers to Iron Age forts and D-Day heroics, here is your guide to the history and natural beauty waiting just off the sand.

The Dark Legend of the "Mortemen"