Natural landmarks · South West England
Lyme Bay
In or near Otterton.
Lyme Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth · 8.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Lyme 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: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lyme Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. It is known for its striking coastal scenery and biodiversity. The bay is part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its geological significance. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including walking and wildlife observation along the coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6221, -3.2990
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Budleigh Salterton
- Postcode
- EX9 6BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 8.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11102875 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Ottermouth
Harbours & ports · 1.1 km
Budleigh Salterton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
John Graves Simcoe
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Fairlynch Musuem
Museums · 1.8 km
Fairlynch Museum
Museums · 1.8 km
Brook Gallery
Galleries · 1.8 km
Dr H J Carter
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Salterton Playhouse
Theatres · 2.4 km
Sherbrook Chine
Waterfalls · 2.6 km
Tidwell Manor
Stately homes · 3.1 km
Budleigh Salterton
Beaches · 3.5 km
Bridge At Sy 069 843
Historic bridges · 3.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Harbours & ports · South West England
Ottermouth
Ottermouth — former harbour in the estuary of the River Otter in Devon, England.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Budleigh Salterton War Memorial
Budleigh Salterton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · South West England
John Graves Simcoe
John Graves Simcoe — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Fairlynch Musuem
Fairlynch Musuem — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Fairlynch Museum
Fairlynch Museum — museum in Budleigh Salterton, England, UK.
📷 3Galleries · South West England
Brook Gallery
Brook Gallery — a gallery in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lyme Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Pooh Cottage Holiday Park
Pooh Cottage Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Ladram Bay Holiday Park
Ladram Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Red Rock Adventure Camp
Red Rock Adventure Camp — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Bedford Hotel
Bedford Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hotel Riviera
Hotel Riviera — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Anchor Inn
The Anchor Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Powder Monkey
The Powder Monkey in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyme Bay?
- Lyme Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX9 6BG), in the parish of Budleigh Salterton.
- What is Lyme Bay?
- Lyme Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
- How do I get to Lyme Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX9 6BG.
- Is Lyme Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Lyme Bay is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lyme Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX9 6BG. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency.