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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches · South West England

Venerick's Cove

In or near Hallsands.

Free admission

Venerick's Cove — Beach (pebblestone).

Venerick's Cove - geograph.org.uk - 4918122

Philip Halling — 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)
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Park Side · 7.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Venerick's Cove is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area TQ8.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Venerick's Cove is a beach located in East Portlemouth, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI and lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
50.2139, -3.7365
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
East Portlemouth
Postcode
TQ8 8FA
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Park Side7.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Venerick's Cove?
Venerick's Cove is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ8 8FA), in the parish of East Portlemouth.
What is Venerick's Cove?
Venerick's Cove — Beach (pebblestone).
How do I get to Venerick's Cove?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8FA.
Is Venerick's Cove a protected site?
Yes — Venerick's Cove is part of the Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Venerick's Cove free to visit?
Yes, Venerick's Cove is free to enter.
How do I get to Venerick's Cove?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ8 8FA.