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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Jennycliff Bay

In or near Brixton.

Free admission

Jennycliff Bay — bay in the United Kingdom.

Jennycliff Bay, mountains & hills in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Plymouth · 3.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Jennycliff Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Part of English Channel. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.3488°, -4.1252°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Jennycliff Bay (often used interchangeably with Jennycliff) is a bay on the South West Coast Path in Plymouth, Devon, England. It is managed by Plymouth City Council and is both designated a County Wildlife Site (CWS) and part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) known as Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs. From its upper grassy area, the bay overlooks Mount Batten and Plymouth Sound.

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Coordinates
50.3488, -4.1252
District
Plymouth
Parish
Plymouth, unparished area
Postcode
PL9 9SW
Parliamentary constituency
South West Devon
Nearest railway station
Plymouth3.5 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Restaurants · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jennycliff Bay?
Jennycliff Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 9SW), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
What is Jennycliff Bay?
Jennycliff Bay — bay in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Jennycliff Bay?
The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL9 9SW.
Is Jennycliff Bay a protected site?
Yes — Jennycliff Bay is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Jennycliff Bay free to visit?
Yes, Jennycliff Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Jennycliff Bay?
The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 9SW.