Historic churches · South West England
Downderry
In or near St Germans.
Downderry (Cornish: Downderri) is a coastal village in south-east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is 12 miles (19 km) west of Plymouth and one mile east of Seaton. Downderry has a long beach of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Germans · 5.7 km
- Free entry
About
Downderry (Cornish: Downderri) is a coastal village in south-east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is 12 miles (19 km) west of Plymouth and one mile east of Seaton. Downderry has a long beach of light shingle with road access to the beach via a slipway, although this is blocked by a locked gate, pedestrian access is still possible. Dogs are allowed on the beach. The beach further east is a nudist beach. The village has a Village Hall which opened in 1891 and hosts a variety of events and activities, a Church of England church, a Methodist chapel, a pub, a Tapas Bar, a coffee shop and a primary school. The Church of St Nicolas Downderry began as a mission church to service the growing population of the village. The building dates from the late 19th-century. The village and beach offer views of Looe Island to the west and Rame Head to the east and on clear days the Eddystone Lighthouse 8 miles (13 km) offshore.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Downderry (Cornish: Downderri) is a coastal village in south-east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is 12 miles (19 km) west of Plymouth and one mile east of Seaton. Downderry has a long beach of light shingle with road access to the beach via a slipway, although this is blocked by a locked gate, pedestrian access is still possible. Dogs are allowed on the beach. The beach further east is a nudist beach. The village has a Village Hall which opened in 1891 and hosts a variety of events and activities, a Church of England church, a Methodist chapel, a pub, a Tapas Bar, a coffee shop and a primary school. The Church of St Nicolas Downderry began as a mission church to service the growing population of the village. The building dates from the late 19th-century. The village and beach offer views of Looe Island to the west and Rame Head to the east and on clear days the Eddystone Lighthouse 8 miles (13 km) offshore.
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Background
Description
Beyond Coldeadon is a 600 m stretch of beach which ends at a rocky outcrop known locally as "Shag Rock", named for the seabirds that gather there to dry their wings after diving for fish. This marks the end of easy foot access along the coastline. A path up the cliff leads to the road above the beach; the ascent is pleasant but reasonably strenuous. The ruins of a Victorian lodge, known as "St Germans Hut" are located about halfway up the path.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3618, -4.3701
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Deviock
- Postcode
- PL11 3LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- St Germans — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Downderry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downderry?
- Downderry is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL11 3LJ), in the parish of Deviock.
- What is Downderry?
- Downderry (Cornish: Downderri) is a coastal village in south-east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is 12 miles (19 km) west of Plymouth and one mile east of Seaton. Downderry has a long beach of
- How do I get to Downderry?
- The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL11 3LJ.
- Is Downderry a protected site?
- Yes — Downderry is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Downderry free to visit?
- Yes, Downderry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Downderry?
- The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL11 3LJ.