Beaches Β· South West England
Barricane Beach (SSSI)
In or near Woolacombe.
Barricane Beach (SSSI) is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (JunβAug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Barricane Beach (SSSI) is a beach on the coast of 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 North Devon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX34.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Barricane Beach SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barricane Beach is located in Mortehoe, Devon, in South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.1763, -4.2135
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Mortehoe
- Postcode
- EX34 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- osm: w166342929 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barricane Beach (SSSI)?
- Barricane Beach (SSSI) is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 7DD), in the parish of Mortehoe.
- What is Barricane Beach (SSSI)?
- Barricane Beach (SSSI) is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barricane Beach (SSSI)?
- Drivers can use postcode EX34 7DD.
- Is Barricane Beach (SSSI) a protected site?
- Yes β Barricane Beach (SSSI) is part of the Barricane Beach SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barricane Beach (SSSI) free to visit?
- Yes, Barricane Beach (SSSI) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barricane Beach (SSSI)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 7DD. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.