Where is Shipload Bay?

Shipload Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6AU), in the parish of Hartland.

How do I get to Shipload Bay?

Drivers can use postcode EX39 6AU.

Is Shipload Bay a protected site?

Yes — Shipload Bay is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Shipload Bay?

Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6AU. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.

Natural landmarks · South West England

Shipload Bay

In or near Clovelly.

Shipload Bay — a natural feature in england south west.

Coastal path near Titchberry in Devon - geograph.org.uk - 4816152 — Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h

Dog-friendly

Shipload 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: Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shipload Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. Known for its rugged coastline and scenic views, it offers a striking example of the region's geological features. The bay is characterised by steep cliffs and unique rock formations, making it a notable spot for coastal walks and photography. Visitors can appreciate the natural beauty and wildlife that inhabit this coastal area.

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Coordinates: 51.0167, -4.5000
County: Devon
District: Torridge
Parish: Hartland
Postcode: EX39 6AU
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock

Sources

manual: geonames-2637956 (CC BY 4.0)

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