Beaches Β· South West England
Shipload Beach
In or near Clovelly.
Shipload Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (JunβAug)
- 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.
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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 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).
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- Coordinates
- 51.0195, -4.5028
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Hartland
- Postcode
- EX39 6AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: w117358473 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Shipload Bay
Natural landmarks Β· 0.4 km

Barley Bay
Mountains & hills Β· 1.3 km

Hartland Point
Viewpoints Β· 1.4 km
Glenart Castle
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.6 km

Hartland Point Lighthouse
Lighthouses Β· 1.6 km

Camping and caravan site
Campsites Β· 1.6 km

Hartland Abbey
Abbeys & priories Β· 2.6 km

Bridge Immediately To Southeast Of Hartland Abbey
Historic bridges Β· 2.6 km

Blackpool
Beaches Β· 2.7 km

Bridge Over Abbey River And Drive To Hartland Abbey
Historic bridges Β· 2.7 km

Hartland Mill
Mills Β· 2.7 km

Dyer's Lookout
Viewpoints Β· 2.7 km
Nearby
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· South West England
Shipload Bay
Shipload Bay β a natural feature in england south west.
π· 5Viewpoints Β· South West England
Hartland Point
Hartland Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments Β· South West England
Glenart Castle
Glenart Castle is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
π· 5Lighthouses Β· South West England
Hartland Point Lighthouse
Hartland Point Lighthouse β lighthouse in Hartland, Torridge, Devon, England, UK.
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
Campsites Β· South West England
Camping and caravan site
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Stroke Barton Campsite
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Hotels Β· South West England
Hartland Quay Hotel
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Caravan parks Β· South West England
South Lane Caravan Park
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Hostels Β· South West England
Hartland Camping Barn
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π· 5Hostels Β· South West England
Elmscott Youth Hostel
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Places to eat & drink
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
The Old Cartaret Arms
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
The Gannet Public House
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
Heavitree Arms
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
Rose Of Torridge
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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.