Beaches · South West England
Fernycombe Beach
In or near Kingston.
Fernycombe Beach 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)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fernycombe Beach is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area PL8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Erme Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fernycombe Beach is a beach located in Holbeton, Devon, South-West England. It is part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly in relation to the Erme Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3014, -3.9442
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Holbeton
- Postcode
- PL8 1LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
Sources
- osm: w827691383 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fernycombe Beach?
- Fernycombe Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 1LD), in the parish of Holbeton.
- What is Fernycombe Beach?
- Fernycombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fernycombe Beach?
- The nearest town is Kingston. Drivers can use postcode PL8 1LD.
- Is Fernycombe Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Fernycombe Beach is part of the Erme Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fernycombe Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Fernycombe Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fernycombe Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 1LD. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.