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Beaches · South West England

Branscombe Beach

In or near Branscombe.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly4.7 · 754 Google reviews

Branscombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Branscombe beach - geograph.org.uk - 86411

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Much Natter · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Branscombe Beach is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area EX12.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Branscombe Beach is located in Branscombe, Devon, in South-West England. It is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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

Coordinates
50.6870, -3.1237
County
Devon
District
East Devon
Parish
Branscombe
Postcode
EX12 3DP
Parliamentary constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth
Nearest railway station
Much Natter2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Plaque, Branscombe - geograph.org.uk - 1397688📷 3

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Anchor from the MSC Napoli

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Field of Chicory, near Branscombe - geograph.org.uk - 1983927📷 5

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Stockam's Hill

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Water Wheel, Manor Mill, Branscombe - geograph.org.uk - 219603📷 3

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The Manor Mill

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The Old Bakery

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Where to eat & stay near Branscombe Beach

Places to stay

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Beer Head Caravan Park

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Hostels · South West England

YHA Beer

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Caravan parks · South West England

Combe View Farm

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Little Bulstone

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Places to eat & drink

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Cafés · South West England

The Old Bakery

The Old Bakery — a café in england south west.

nationaltrust.org.uk
Beer, The Marine House selling art and pottery - geograph.org.uk - 5348870📷 7

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The Seafood Platter

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Ordnance Survey cut benchmark - geograph.org.uk - 4732124📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

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An early coffee - geograph.org.uk - 4241185📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Anchor Inn

The Anchor Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Last post - geograph.org.uk - 4241179📷 5

Cafés · South West England

The Marine

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Branscombe Beach?
Branscombe Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 3DP), in the parish of Branscombe.
What is Branscombe Beach?
Branscombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Branscombe Beach?
The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 3DP.
Is Branscombe Beach a protected site?
Yes — Branscombe Beach is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Branscombe Beach free to visit?
Yes, Branscombe Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Branscombe Beach?
The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 3DP.