Beaches · South West England
Gara Rock beach
In or near Hallsands.
Gara Rock beach — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gara Rock 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 Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area TQ8.
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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
Gara Rock beach is located in East Portlemouth, Devon, in South-West England. The beach is part of the Prawle Point and Start Point Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.2179, -3.7471
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- East Portlemouth
- Postcode
- TQ8 8FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31844927 (CC0)
- commons: Gara Beach - geograph.org.uk - 1475081.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gara Rock beach?
- Gara Rock beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ8 8FA), in the parish of East Portlemouth.
- What is Gara Rock beach?
- Gara Rock beach — beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gara Rock beach?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8FA.
- Is Gara Rock beach a protected site?
- Yes — Gara Rock beach is part of the Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gara Rock beach free to visit?
- Yes, Gara Rock beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gara Rock beach?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ8 8FA.