Natural landmarks · South West England
Batten Bay
In or near Brixton.
Batten Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 2.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Batten 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: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Batten Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. This coastal area features striking geological formations and offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the beach and nearby walking paths, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and photography. The bay is part of the region's diverse coastal ecosystem, contributing to its natural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3552, -4.1276
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL9 9SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103011 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Batten Bay?
- Batten Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 9SH), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Batten Bay?
- Batten Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
- How do I get to Batten Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL9 9SH.
- Is Batten Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Batten Bay is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Batten Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 9SH.