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“I live in Wembury and am disappointed to see some reports that are totally false.
[Editor writes...There is a serious misunderstanding here, but I include the review anyway as it has some very useful info. These notes below arise because the reviewer has mistaken our examples of what a score of 1 would mean with actual scores. The actual scores for Wembury have been high - for example in 3 reviews, scenery averages more than 4 out of 5. Nobody has claimed it is ugly and industrial. And the surf scores highly too. Sorry if our presentation was confusing - we'll look at clarifying it]
Scenery: ugly industrial backdrop - where? - just look at photos it is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Accommodation: no where to stay indoors - ok, no hotels but plenty of B&Bs and a camp-site just up the road. (1 mile from beach)
Entertainment: great local pub with frequent music gigs. If there is no surf, lie on your surf board and swim East of Wembury Beach, the are mini lagoons and sandy secluded coves just across the Yealm behind the rocks.
Crowds: depend when you go, if the sun is shining, sorry forget it but there probably wouldn't be any surf anyway. When it is windy and the surf is up, few crowds.
Eating: in the summer the is a cafe on the beach and also a smaller beach shop selling ice creams and hot or cold drinks. Pub up the road sells good, filling pub food at a reasonable price.
Shops: post office and Co-op both selling food.
Locals: friendliest people on earth. When we first moved to the village, the friendliness of total strangers was incredible.
Access: public transport not good but there is a bus service - check bus times as infrequent. National Trust Beach car park (£4.50), Church Car Park ((£2) or Cliff Road (free) with a short walk across the field past church to beach. Church Road (free) if you can get a space.
5 stars all round except perhaps surf at times - but this is the same everywhere. I kayak, not surf so there is plenty to do with or without the surf.
I hope this corrects some misconceptions about Wembury - and no! Is is not a village full of geriatrics. Even older people like me remain active. This is not mentioned in your reviews but is in others, especially Tweets.”
Sue Carlyon from UNITED KINGDOM - 17 Jul 2013
Wembury Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 8 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.6(1: Wembury is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.2(1: Wembury is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in South Devon. 5: the best break in South Devon). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Wembury can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Wembury, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Wembury are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Wembury is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.7(1: Getting to Wembury requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Wembury for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.5(1: Camping at Wembury is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Wembury is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.1(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Wembury, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.3(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Wembury where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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