Viewpoints · South West England
Skinham Point
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Skinham Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Saltash · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skinham Point is a named viewpoint in South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Saltash, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area PL12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skinham Point is a viewpoint located in Saltash, South-West England (postcode PL12). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Tamar-Tavy Estuary and is part of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for both the Tamar Valley and Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4254, -4.2099
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Saltash
- Postcode
- PL12 6LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Saltash — 2 km
Sources
- osm: n2143942110 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skinham Point?
- Skinham Point is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL12 6LJ), in the parish of Saltash.
- What is Skinham Point?
- Skinham Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skinham Point?
- The nearest railway station is Saltash, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL12 6LJ.
- Is Skinham Point a protected site?
- Yes — Skinham Point is part of the Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Skinham Point free to visit?
- Yes, Skinham Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skinham Point?
- The nearest railway station is Saltash, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL12 6LJ.