Beaches · South West England
Basett's Ridge
In or near Braunton.
Basett's Ridge is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Basett's Ridge 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. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.5 km away. Postcode area EX31.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Fremington Quay Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Basett's Ridge is a beach located in Heanton Punchardon, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Taw-Torridge Estuary and Fremington Quay Cliffs, as well as being part of the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.0865, -4.1240
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Heanton Punchardon
- Postcode
- EX31 4BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: w67117163 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basett's Ridge?
- Basett's Ridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4BU), in the parish of Heanton Punchardon.
- What is Basett's Ridge?
- Basett's Ridge is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Basett's Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4BU.
- Is Basett's Ridge a protected site?
- Yes — Basett's Ridge is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Fremington Quay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Basett's Ridge free to visit?
- Yes, Basett's Ridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Basett's Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4BU.