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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

St. Mary's Bay

In or near Kingswear.

Free admission

St. Mary's Bay β€” bay and beach in Devon, England.

St. Mary's Bay, mountains & hills in South West England

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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
Churston Β· 4.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

St. Mary's Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Part of English Channel. Wikidata describes it as: "bay and beach in Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.3880Β°, -3.5000Β°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Berry Head to Sharkham Point SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BERRY HEAD
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St. Mary's Bay is a sand and shingle beach located near the fishing town of Brixham, Devon, England. It was originally called Mudstone Bay because of the local mudstone bedrock of the cliffs. It has footpath access from a car park and can be reached as a detour from a walk along the coast path. There is a viewpoint on Sharkham Point above the beach. Fossils can be found here.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.3880, -3.5000
District
Torbay
Parish
Brixham
Postcode
TQ5 9EN
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Churston β€” 4.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Mary's BayπŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· South West England

St Mary's Bay

St Mary's Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Fragmented rock formation, St. Mary's Bay, Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 3706085πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Riviera Bay Holiday Park

Riviera Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Old Man's Beard St Mary's Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2087334πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Saint Marys Bay

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

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Priority postbox, Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 6638617πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Wall Park Touring and Centry Road Camping

Wall Park Touring and Centry Road Camping β€” a campsite in england south west.

Coast path near Durl Head - geograph.org.uk - 7116780πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Landscove Holiday Park

Landscove Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Brixham , Coastal Scenery - geograph.org.uk - 6672373πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Landscove Holiday Park

Landscove Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Where to eat & stay near St. Mary's Bay

Places to stay

Fragmented rock formation, St. Mary's Bay, Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 3706085πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Riviera Bay Holiday Park

Riviera Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Priority postbox, Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 6638617πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Wall Park Touring and Centry Road Camping

Wall Park Touring and Centry Road Camping β€” a campsite in england south west.

Coast path near Durl Head - geograph.org.uk - 7116780πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Landscove Holiday Park

Landscove Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Brixham , Coastal Scenery - geograph.org.uk - 6672373πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Landscove Holiday Park

Landscove Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Path to Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 4140824πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

South Bay Holiday Park

South Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Tree at road junction, Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 8015901πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Upton Manor Farm (Temporarily closed)

Upton Manor Farm (Temporarily closed) β€” a campsite in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Brixham Harbour 1969 - geograph.org.uk - 5700608πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Maritime Inn

The Maritime Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

New Quay Inn, Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 5231516πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

New Quay Inn

New Quay Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Fore Street in Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 5685273πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Old Coaching Inn

Old Coaching Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

St Mary's Church, Brixham - geograph.org.uk - 2088688πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Skipper Public House

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

Little ^ large - geograph.org.uk - 3903896πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Fishmongers Shop (Former Market House) Tourist Information Centre

Fishmongers Shop (Former Market House) Tourist Information Centre in England South West, United Kingdom.

Brixham , Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 6976417πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Bolton Hotel

The Bolton Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St. Mary's Bay?
St. Mary's Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ5 9EN), in the parish of Brixham.
What is St. Mary's Bay?
St. Mary's Bay β€” bay and beach in Devon, England.
How do I get to St. Mary's Bay?
The nearest railway station is Churston, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ5 9EN.
Is St. Mary's Bay a protected site?
Yes β€” St. Mary's Bay is part of the Berry Head to Sharkham Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BERRY HEAD National Nature Reserve.
Is St. Mary's Bay free to visit?
Yes, St. Mary's Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to St. Mary's Bay?
The nearest railway station is Churston, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ5 9EN.