Beaches · South West England
Northam Beach
In or near Appledore.
Northam 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)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Northam Beach is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX39.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northam Burrows SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Northam Beach is a coastal area located in Northam, Devon, in South-West England. It is part of the Northam Burrows Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in North Devon.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0537, -4.2244
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Northam
- Postcode
- EX39 1XS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: w151234392 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northam Beach?
- Northam Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 1XS), in the parish of Northam.
- What is Northam Beach?
- Northam Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Northam Beach?
- The nearest town is Appledore. Drivers can use postcode EX39 1XS.
- Is Northam Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Northam Beach is part of the Northam Burrows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Northam Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Northam Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Northam Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 1XS. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.