Mountains & hills · South West England
Barley Bay
In or near Clovelly.
Barley Bay — bay in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barley Bay is a named summit in Devon, South-West England. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX39.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barley Bay is a coastal area located in Hartland, Devon, within South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI and lies within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.0224, -4.5201
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Hartland
- Postcode
- EX39 6AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q31844969 (CC0)
- commons: Barley Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1378440.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hartland Point Lighthouse
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Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km

Shipload Beach
Beaches · 1.3 km

Shipload Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km

Blackpool
Beaches · 2.2 km

Dyer's Lookout
Viewpoints · 2.3 km

Camping and caravan site
Campsites · 2.6 km

The Pleasure House Folly
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km

Warren Beach
Beaches · 2.9 km

Hartland Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 3.0 km

Bridge Immediately To Southeast Of Hartland Abbey
Historic bridges · 3.0 km
Nearby
Viewpoints · South West England
Hartland Point
Hartland Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Lighthouses · South West England
Hartland Point Lighthouse
Hartland Point Lighthouse — lighthouse in Hartland, Torridge, Devon, England, UK.
Memorials & monuments · South West England
Glenart Castle
Glenart Castle is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Shipload Bay
Shipload Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Barley Bay
Places to stay
Campsites · South West England
Camping and caravan site
Camping and caravan site — a campsite in england south west.
Hotels · South West England
Hartland Quay Hotel
Hartland Quay Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Campsites · South West England
Stroke Barton Campsite
Stroke Barton Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Caravan parks · South West England
South Lane Caravan Park
South Lane Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Hostels · South West England
Hartland Camping Barn
Hartland Camping Barn — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Elmscott Youth Hostel
Elmscott Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Smithy
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Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Cartaret Arms
The Old Cartaret Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
The Gannet Public House
The Gannet Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
Heavitree Arms
Heavitree Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
Rose Of Torridge
Rose Of Torridge in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barley Bay?
- Barley Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6AX), in the parish of Hartland.
- What is Barley Bay?
- Barley Bay — bay in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barley Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 6AX.
- Is Barley Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Barley Bay is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barley Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Barley Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barley Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6AX. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.