Natural landmarks · South West England
Freshwater Bay
In or near Mortehoe.
Freshwater Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Roger A Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North 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 is known for its striking coastal scenery, featuring chalk cliffs and sandy shores. The bay offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the surrounding landscape, which is characterised by diverse marine and birdlife. Visitors can explore the area’s geological features and take in views of the Solent.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2038, -4.1613
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Ilfracombe
- Postcode
- EX34 8LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103106 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Freshwater Bay?
- Freshwater Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 8LW), in the parish of Ilfracombe.
- What is Freshwater Bay?
- Freshwater Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
- How do I get to Freshwater Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode EX34 8LW.
- Is Freshwater Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Freshwater Bay is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Freshwater Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 8LW. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.