Beaches · South West England
Mothecombe Beach
In or near Kingston.
Mothecombe Beach is a 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
- Ivybridge · 10.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mothecombe 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 West Devon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area PL8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Erme Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mothecombe Beach is located in Holbeton, Devon, South-West England. It is part of the Erme Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beach offers a natural environment notable for its scenic views and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3081, -3.9489
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Holbeton
- Postcode
- PL8 1LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 10 km
Sources
- osm: w156253307 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mothecombe Beach?
- Mothecombe Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 1LD), in the parish of Holbeton.
- What is Mothecombe Beach?
- Mothecombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mothecombe Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 10.0 km away. The nearest town is Kingston. Drivers can use postcode PL8 1LD.
- Is Mothecombe Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Mothecombe Beach is part of the Erme Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mothecombe Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Mothecombe Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mothecombe Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 1LD. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.