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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· South West England

Beckland Beach

In or near Clovelly.

Free admission

Beckland Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Coast path above Brownsham Cliff - geograph.org.uk - 1520090

Philip Halling β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Beckland Beach 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 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

Beckland Beach, located in Hartland, Devon, is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This beach features distinctive coastal scenery and diverse ecosystems, attracting visitors interested in natural landscapes and wildlife.

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

Coordinates
51.0164, -4.4519
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Hartland
Postcode
EX39 6AP
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Brownsham - geograph.org.uk - 7743102πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Beckland Bay

Beckland Bay β€” a natural feature in england south west.

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View from Windbury Hillfort - geograph.org.uk - 73230πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Wellington Bomber Crash

Wellington Bomber Crash β€” a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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View from Windbury Hillfort - geograph.org.uk - 73230πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Windbury Head Camp

Windbury Head Camp β€” a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Brownsham - geograph.org.uk - 7743102πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Windbury Head Camp

Windbury Head Camp β€” archaeological in england south west.

Brownsham - geograph.org.uk - 7743102πŸ“· 2

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Brownsham

Brownsham β€” a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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The hole in Blackrock Church at Mouthmill beach - geograph.org.uk - 8102696πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· South West England

Mouth Mill Beach (Pebble)

Mouth Mill Beach (Pebble) β€” Beach (cobblestone).

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Where to eat & stay near Beckland Beach

Places to stay

The bridge at Mettaford Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6109022πŸ“· 2

Hostels Β· South West England

Hartland Camping Barn

Hartland Camping Barn β€” a hostel in england south west.

Torridge , Country Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4899729πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Camping and caravan site

Camping and caravan site β€” a campsite in england south west.

The Anchor Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6611512πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

South Lane Caravan Park

South Lane Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Cobbles, Clovelly - geograph.org.uk - 3611272πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

New Inn Hotel

New Inn Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

Sleeping Seagull, Red Lion Hotel, Clovelly - geograph.org.uk - 2110046πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Red Lion

The Red Lion β€” a hotel in england south west.

Stoke , St Nectan's Church - geograph.org.uk - 4901069πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Stroke Barton Campsite

Stroke Barton Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ westcountry-camping.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The Anchor Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6611512πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Anchor Inn

Anchor Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Driveway by The Old Smithy in Darracott, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 4930059πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Smithy

The Old Smithy in England South West, United Kingdom.

Spar shop in Kilkhampton - geograph.org.uk - 6256991πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Cartaret Arms

The Old Cartaret Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

North Devon Animal Ambulance charity shop, 20 High Street, Bideford - geograph.org.uk - 4809043πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Gannet Public House

The Gannet Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Sign, The Heavitree Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6999429πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Heavitree Arms

Heavitree Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

A plaque marking the southern end of Bideford Quay as it was in 1663 - geograph.org.uk - 7108372πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rose Of Torridge

Rose Of Torridge in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Westbourne, a hot October evening on the beach - geograph.org.uk - 2629214πŸ“· 5

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East Cliff Lift - geograph.org.uk - 3050072πŸ“· 5

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Bournemouth, the winter sun reflecting off the sea - geograph.org.uk - 5261566πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beckland Beach?
Beckland Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6AP), in the parish of Hartland.
What is Beckland Beach?
Beckland Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Beckland Beach?
Drivers can use postcode EX39 6AP.
Is Beckland Beach a protected site?
Yes β€” Beckland Beach is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Beckland Beach free to visit?
Yes, Beckland Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Beckland Beach?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6AP. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.