Mountains & hills · South West England
Sandy Bay
In or near Otterton.
Sandy Bay — bay on the south coast of Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sandy Bay, the nearest railway station is Exmouth, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is EX8 5BT, and entry is free.
About
Sandy Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Part of English Channel. Wikidata describes it as: "bay on the south coast of Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6099°, -3.3647°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sandy Bay is a secluded bay with a sand beach, about 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) long, in Exmouth, Devon, England. It is a sandy beach with rock pools at one end, backed by high cliffs. It is part of a long strip of sand which is connected to the beach at Exmouth at low tide. Nearby are the Orcombe rocks, which is a famous spot for fossils. Sandy Bay is about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south of the city of Exeter, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast of Exmouth and about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) southwest of Sidmouth. The large seaside caravan resort at Sandy Bay is owned by Haven Holidays, and is called Devon Cliffs. West of Sandy Bay are the Orcombe rocks, well known for its fossils. To the east is Straight Point, this headland is used by the Royal Marines as a firing range. Further to the east is Otter Cove, Littleton Cove and the town of Budleigh Salterton.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6099, -3.3647
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Exmouth
- Postcode
- EX8 5BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2221435 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sandy Bay, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2010-10-06 Sandy Bay and Straight Point.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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World of Country Life
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Pratshayes Farm
Campsites · 1.4 km
Red Rock Adventure Camp
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St Margaret and St Andrew's Church, Littleham, Exmouth
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Budleigh Salterton
Beaches · 1.6 km
West Down Beacon
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Donkey Hill
Viewpoints · 1.9 km
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The Barn, Exmouth
Historic houses · 2.1 km
The Barn Hotel
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX8 5BT), in the parish of Exmouth.
- What is Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay — bay on the south coast of Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sandy Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX8 5BT.
- Is Sandy Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Sandy Bay is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sandy Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Sandy Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandy Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX8 5BT.