Natural landmarks · South West England
Helwell Bay
In or near Dunster.
Helwell Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Kevin Pearson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Doniford Halt · 0.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Helwell 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: Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Helwell Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. Characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views, it offers a striking example of the region's geological features. Visitors can explore the surrounding areas, which may include opportunities for walking and enjoying the coastal landscape. The bay is representative of the natural beauty found along this part of the English coast.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1814, -3.3194
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Watchet
- Postcode
- TA23 0UG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Doniford Halt — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103124 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helwell Bay?
- Helwell Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA23 0UG), in the parish of Watchet.
- What is Helwell Bay?
- Helwell Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
- How do I get to Helwell Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Doniford Halt, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA23 0UG.
- Is Helwell Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Helwell Bay is part of the Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Helwell Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Doniford Halt, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA23 0UG.