Natural landmarks · South West England
Rum Bay
In or near Brixton.
Rum Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 3.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Rum 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: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rum Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. Known for its scenic coastal views, it offers visitors a chance to appreciate the rugged coastline and surrounding natural beauty. The area is suitable for walking and enjoying the outdoors, making it a typical spot for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3524, -4.1253
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL9 9SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103010 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rum Bay?
- Rum Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 9SW), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Rum Bay?
- Rum Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
- How do I get to Rum Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL9 9SW.
- Is Rum Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Rum Bay is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rum Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 9SW.