Natural landmarks · East of England
Pennyhole Bay
In or near Little Oakley.
Pennyhole Bay — a natural feature in england east.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dovercourt · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Pennyhole Bay is a named natural feature in england east, 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: Hamford Water SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HAMFORD WATER
- Ramsar wetland: Hamford Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pennyhole Bay is a natural landmark located in the East of England. It features distinctive coastal scenery and geological formations. The bay is known for its rugged cliffs and diverse marine life, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts and walkers. Visitors can enjoy views of the surrounding landscape and the sea, contributing to the area's appeal.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9167, 1.2667
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Harwich
- Postcode
- CO12 3TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Dovercourt — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640431 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Dovercourt High Light
Lighthouses · 1.6 km
Dovercourt Low Light
Lighthouses · 1.7 km
Dovercourt Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Dovercourt Minesweepers Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
The Trafalgar Public House
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Dovercourt Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.1 km
Little Oakley
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Dovercourt
Villages · 2.3 km
Queen Victoria
National landscapes (AONB) · 2.4 km
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Hotels · 2.4 km
Cluetopia - Harwich Escape Rooms
Escape rooms · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pennyhole Bay?
- Pennyhole Bay is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 3TZ), in the parish of Harwich.
- What is Pennyhole Bay?
- Pennyhole Bay — a natural feature in england east.
- How do I get to Pennyhole Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Dovercourt, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 3TZ.
- Is Pennyhole Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Pennyhole Bay is part of the Hamford Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HAMFORD WATER National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Pennyhole Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Dovercourt, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 3TZ.