Historic pubs · South West England
The Blue Ball Inn
In or near Lynmouth.
The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay · 2.5 km
About
The Blue Ball Inn is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Blue Ball Inn is a pub located in Brendon and Countisbury, Devon, in South-West England. It is situated within the Exmoor Coastal Heaths Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of drinks and a place to relax in the scenic surroundings of Exmoor.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2320, -3.7960
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Brendon and Countisbury
- Postcode
- EX35 6NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.blueballinn.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26508025 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Blue Ball Inn?
- The Blue Ball Inn is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6NE), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
- What is The Blue Ball Inn?
- The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Blue Ball Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6NE.
- Is The Blue Ball Inn a protected site?
- Yes — The Blue Ball Inn is part of the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Blue Ball Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6NE.