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Major city · United Kingdom

Westward Ho!

Spend 1‑2 days for the beach and short coastal walks; extend only for surf lessons or nearby town trips.

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Westward Ho! is a small Devon seaside town with a clean beach, a handful of cafés and B&Bs, and easy bus links to Bideford and Ilfracombe. It suits a half‑day beach visit or a relaxed 1‑2‑day stay.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited services)
Airport
EXT
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Westward Ho!999 ▾
  • Police / Ambulance / Fire999
  • Non‑emergency police101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Westward Ho!, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee (café)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Street or quick mealB&B breakfast£4–£6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Metro or bus rideBus single ticketcheck£2.50–£3.00 (≈ US$4)
  • Budget bedB&B room (double), a night, per room£55 (≈ US$75)
  • Mid-range bedB&B room (double), a night, per room£80 (≈ US$110)
  • High-end bedB&B room (double), a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £55 (≈ US$75) · High £80 (≈ US$110)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Clean sandy beachSouth West Coast Path accessLocal cafés and surf shopsProximity to Bideford
Airports
EXT Exeter Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) by road, regular bus to Bideford then local bus to Westward Ho!)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Westward Ho!: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

12 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

6 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Town is walkable; local bus (Stagecoach 21) connects to Bideford (10 min) and Ilfracombe (30 min). Car gives fastest access to surrounding beaches.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bideford

go

Door to door: ≈ 20 min total

Stagecoach 21 bus, about 10 min

River walk, historic harbour and market.

Ilfracombe

go

Door to door: ≈ 45 min total

Stagecoach 21 bus, about 30 min

Cliff‑top walks, harbour and boutique shops.

Woolacombe

go

Door to door: ≈ 45 min total

Local bus or car, 15 km (9.3 mi) west, ≈ 30 min

Surf beach with lifeguard season (June–Sept).

Lundy Island

caution

Door to door: ≈ 2 h including bus to Bideford

Ferry from Bideford, 30 min crossing

Seasonal (May–Oct); check weather and ticket availability.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Westward Ho! Guesthouse

Family‑run B&B, walking distance to beach, good for 1‑2 nights.

The Old Mill B&B

Near the harbour, includes breakfast, 5‑minute walk to town centre.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£30–£45 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
Mid
£45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
High
£70 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B room (double)1 × 1 night × £80£80
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £55£110
Stagecoach 21 day pass (adult)2 × £7 · check£14
eSIM data (7 days)2 × £10 · check£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£22
Trip total≈ £123 per person per day, bed included£246≈ US$350

2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.

Prices of common things

Fish & chips (takeaway)£6–£9 (≈ US$8–12)
Coffee (café)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Bus single ticketcheck£2.50–£3.00 (≈ US$4)
B&B breakfast£4–£6 (≈ US$6–8)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch tide times on the beach and keep belongings secure in busy areas.
  • Beach can be busy in summer; tide times affect swimming – check local tide tables.
  • Limited shops; plan meals if staying overnight.
  • Public transport less frequent in winter – verify schedules.

Emergency numbers

Police / Ambulance / Fire
999
Non‑emergency police
101

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police / Ambulance / Fire999
  • Non‑emergency police101

Embassy

UK nationals need no visa for short stays; US consulate in London, other embassies in London.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bideford → Westward Ho! (Stagecoach 21): about £2.80 (≈ US$4), 10 min (check)
  • Ilfracombe → Westward Ho! (Stagecoach 21): about £5.50 (≈ US$8), 30 min (check)

Say or show

  • Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sɒri)
  • Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
  • How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt)
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (kæn aɪ peɪ baɪ kɑːd)
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wɛər ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Westward Ho!. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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