Where is Samson's Bay?

Samson's Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 9RU), in the parish of Ilfracombe.

How do I get to Samson's Bay?

Drivers can use postcode EX34 9RU.

Is Samson's Bay a protected site?

Yes — Samson's Bay is part of the Hele, Samson's and Combe Martin Bays SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Samson's Bay?

Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 9RU. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.

Natural landmarks · South West England

Samson's Bay

In or near Combe Martin.

Samson's Bay — a natural feature in england south west.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h

Dog-friendly

Samson's 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: Hele, Samson's and Combe Martin Bays SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Samson's Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. Known for its striking coastal scenery, the bay features dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches. It is an area of interest for those exploring the region's natural beauty and coastal ecosystems. The landscape offers opportunities for walking and observing local wildlife.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.2178, -4.0841
County: Devon
District: North Devon
Parish: Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 9RU
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon

Sources

manual: geonames-11103111 (CC BY 4.0)

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