Where is Freshwater Bay?

Freshwater Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 2ET), in the parish of Stokenham.

How do I get to Freshwater Bay?

Drivers can use postcode TQ7 2ET.

Is Freshwater Bay a protected site?

Yes — Freshwater Bay is part of the Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Freshwater Bay?

Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 2ET. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.

Natural landmarks · South West England

Freshwater Bay

In or near Hallsands.

Freshwater Bay — a natural feature in england south west.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h

Dog-friendly

Freshwater 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: Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Freshwater Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. It features striking coastal scenery, characterised by chalk cliffs and a pebbled beach. The bay is popular for its geological formations and offers various outdoor activities, including walking and photography. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

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Coordinates: 50.2253, -3.6456
County: Devon
District: South Hams
Parish: Stokenham
Postcode: TQ7 2ET
Parliamentary constituency: South Devon

Sources

manual: geonames-11102898 (CC BY 4.0)

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