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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· South West England

Shipload Beach

In or near Clovelly.

Free admission

Shipload Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Coastal path near Titchberry in Devon - geograph.org.uk - 4816155

Roger Kidd β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Shipload Beach is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX39.

Photo gallery

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 Beach is located in Hartland, Devon, in South-West England. It is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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

Coordinates
51.0195, -4.5028
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Hartland
Postcode
EX39 6AU
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Coastal path near Titchberry in Devon - geograph.org.uk - 4816152πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Shipload Bay

Shipload Bay β€” a natural feature in england south west.

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Barley BayπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Barley Bay

Barley Bay β€” bay in the United Kingdom.

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Cliff by Hartland Point in Devon - geograph.org.uk - 4820715πŸ“· 5

Viewpoints Β· South West England

Hartland Point

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Glenart CastleπŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Glenart Castle

Glenart Castle is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Hartland Point LighthouseπŸ“· 5

Lighthouses Β· South West England

Hartland Point Lighthouse

Hartland Point Lighthouse β€” lighthouse in Hartland, Torridge, Devon, England, UK.

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Torridge , Country Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4899729πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Camping and caravan site

Camping and caravan site β€” a campsite in england south west.

Where to eat & stay near Shipload Beach

Places to stay

Torridge , Country Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4899729πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Camping and caravan site

Camping and caravan site β€” a campsite in england south west.

Stoke , St Nectan's Church - geograph.org.uk - 4901069πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Stroke Barton Campsite

Stroke Barton Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ westcountry-camping.co.uk
The slipway, Hartland Quay - geograph.org.uk - 6719739πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Hartland Quay Hotel

Hartland Quay Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

Free↗ hartlandquayhotel.co.uk
The Anchor Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6611512πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

South Lane Caravan Park

South Lane Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

The bridge at Mettaford Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6109022πŸ“· 2

Hostels Β· South West England

Hartland Camping Barn

Hartland Camping Barn β€” a hostel in england south west.

Cattle grazing near Elmscott, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 4970916πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

Elmscott Youth Hostel

Elmscott Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

The Anchor Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6611512πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Anchor Inn

Anchor Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Driveway by The Old Smithy in Darracott, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 4930059πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Smithy

The Old Smithy in England South West, United Kingdom.

Spar shop in Kilkhampton - geograph.org.uk - 6256991πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Cartaret Arms

The Old Cartaret Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

North Devon Animal Ambulance charity shop, 20 High Street, Bideford - geograph.org.uk - 4809043πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Gannet Public House

The Gannet Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Sign, The Heavitree Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6999429πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Heavitree Arms

Heavitree Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

A plaque marking the southern end of Bideford Quay as it was in 1663 - geograph.org.uk - 7108372πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rose Of Torridge

Rose Of Torridge in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Westbourne, a hot October evening on the beach - geograph.org.uk - 2629214πŸ“· 5

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East Cliff Lift - geograph.org.uk - 3050072πŸ“· 5

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Bournemouth, the winter sun reflecting off the sea - geograph.org.uk - 5261566πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shipload Beach?
Shipload Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6AU), in the parish of Hartland.
What is Shipload Beach?
Shipload Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shipload Beach?
Drivers can use postcode EX39 6AU.
Is Shipload Beach a protected site?
Yes β€” Shipload Beach is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Shipload Beach free to visit?
Yes, Shipload Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Shipload Beach?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6AU. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.