Natural landmarks · South West England
Lyme Bay
In or near Kingskerswell.
Lyme Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Torquay · 4.1 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hope's Nose to Wall's Hill SSSI
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 coastline and diverse marine life. The bay is situated between the towns of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth, offering scenic views and opportunities for coastal activities. Its geological formations and rich biodiversity make it a notable area for both visitors and researchers.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4715, -3.4878
- District
- Torbay
- Parish
- Torbay, unparished area
- Postcode
- TQ1 2PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torbay
- Nearest railway station
- Torquay — 4.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11102886 (CC BY 4.0)
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Beaches · 1.0 km
Hope's Nose Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Gleneagles Hotel
Hotels · 1.1 km
Kents Cavern
Hill forts · 1.1 km
Leveson Vernon Harcourt 1888
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
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Beaches · 1.8 km
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Beaches · 1.8 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Babbacombe Theatre
Theatres · 1.9 km
Warberry Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
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Hope's Nose Hill
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Kents Cavern
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Where to eat & stay near Lyme Bay
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Torbay Scouts Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Torquay Backpackers
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyme Bay?
- Lyme Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ1 2PW), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
- 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 Torquay, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ1 2PW.
- Is Lyme Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Lyme Bay is part of the Hope's Nose to Wall's Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lyme Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ1 2PW.