A large northeast facing sandy beach, backed by shingle with frequent wooden groynes limiting the movement of sand away from the beach. It is about a mile and a half long with beach chalets running along the back of the beach. There is a small lake here called the Hawn with associated wildlife.

You can swim from the beach but please be aware of strong water currents and the possibility of getting cut off by the tide.

Facilities include food, toilets, disabled toilets and a shop. There is ample pay and display parking as well as Tennis, Mini Golf and Fishing. and there is a large picnic area available. There are also plenty of local coastal walks and a wildlife walk on the nearby camp site.

Dunster North West Beach includes the mouth of the River Avill. It rises on the eastern slopes of Dunkery Beacon and flows north through Timberscombe and Dunster flowing into the Bristol Channel.

Dogs are not allowed on certain areas.