Natural landmarks · South West England
Barnstaple Bay
In or near Clovelly.
Barnstaple Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Shaun Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Barnstaple Bay is a named natural feature in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hobby to Peppercombe SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnstaple Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. This expansive bay features a mix of sandy beaches and rugged coastline, providing a diverse habitat for marine wildlife. The area is popular for various water activities, including sailing and surfing, and offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9968, -4.3424
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Woolfardisworthy
- Postcode
- EX39 5DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103100 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnstaple Bay?
- Barnstaple Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 5DZ), in the parish of Woolfardisworthy.
- What is Barnstaple Bay?
- Barnstaple Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
- How do I get to Barnstaple Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 5DZ.
- Is Barnstaple Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Barnstaple Bay is part of the Hobby to Peppercombe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Barnstaple Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 5DZ. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.