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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Barley Bay

In or near Clovelly.

Free admission

Barley Bay — bay in the United Kingdom.

Barley Bay, mountains & hills in Devon

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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).

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0224, -4.5201
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Hartland
Postcode
EX39 6AX
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Sources

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Frequently 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.