Towns & cities · South West England
Welcombe
Welcombe — village in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Welcombe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 180 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9333°, -4.5167°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Welcombe is a village and civil parish on the coast of north Devon, England, just north of the border with Cornwall. It is part of the district of Torridge. The population taken at the 2011 census was 187. It is accessible via the A39 and has a beach called Welcombe Mouth, reached by a very narrow road. Its parish church, Welcombe Parish Church, is one of only four ancient dedications to Saint Nectan. Welcombe comprises several smaller communities including Welcombe Cross, Darracot, Upcott and Mead. There is a local pottery, pub, The Old Smithy Inn and village stores. There are two small campsites in the area and the South West Coast Path offers views to Lundy.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9333, -4.5167
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Welcombe
- Postcode
- EX39 6HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Population
- 180
Sources
- wikidata: Q519234 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Welcombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Welcombe mouth waterfall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Old Smithy
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Welcombe
Villages · 0.7 km
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
Historic churches · 0.7 km
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Marsland Valley
Wildlife reserves · 0.7 km
Marsland Manor
Stately homes · 1.9 km
Embury Beacon
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Embury Beacon camp
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Hendon Moor
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Yoel Mouth
Beaches · 3.3 km
Milford
Villages · 3.7 km
Morwenstow
Towns & cities · 3.7 km
Stone cross in parish churchyard
Historic churches · 3.8 km
Welcombe is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 180. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 180
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Welcombe
33 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Welcombe →
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Church House
Church House — building in Stoke, Hartland, Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Dyer's Lookout
Dyer's Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Hartland Abbey
Hartland Abbey — country house in Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Hartland Quay
Hartland Quay is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Lower Tamar Lake
Lower Tamar Lake — reservoir in Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Marsland Valley
Marsland Valley — Nature reserve in Cornwall and Devon, England.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Meddon Green Local Nature Reserve
Meddon Green Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · South West England
Spekes Mill Beach
Spekes Mill Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Nectan's Church, Hartland
St Nectan's Church, Hartland — church in Hartland, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe — church in Welcombe, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Upper Tamar Lake
Upper Tamar Lake — reservoir on the boundary of Cornwall and Devon, England, UK.
📷 4📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Embury Beacon
Embury Beacon — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Killarney Springs
Killarney Springs was a leisure park situated near Bude in Cornwall. The park was established in 1990, and opened for the 1991 summer season. The park had an indoor adventure play centre, a boating la
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Immediately To Southeast Of Hartland Abbey
Bridge Immediately To Southeast Of Hartland Abbey — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Pleasure House Folly
The Pleasure House Folly — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hartland Quay Hotel
Hartland Quay Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Elmscott Youth Hostel
Elmscott Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tamar campsite
Tamar campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Stroke Barton Campsite
Stroke Barton Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Smithy
The Old Smithy in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe — church in Welcombe, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Marsland Valley
Marsland Valley — Nature reserve in Cornwall and Devon, England.
Flagship📷 4Stately homes · South West England
Marsland Manor
Marsland Manor — manor house in Morwenstow, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Embury Beacon
Embury Beacon — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Welcombe
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Elmscott Youth Hostel
Elmscott Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Stroke Barton Campsite
Stroke Barton Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hartland Quay Hotel
Hartland Quay Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
South Lane Caravan Park
South Lane Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Bryder Farm Camping
Bryder Farm Camping — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Pentire Haven Holiday Park
Pentire Haven Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Smithy
The Old Smithy in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Cartaret Arms
The Old Cartaret Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Gannet Public House
The Gannet Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Heavitree Arms
Heavitree Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rose Of Torridge
Rose Of Torridge in England South West, United Kingdom.
More towns in this region
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Shoscombe
Shoscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Tarrant Keyneston
Tarrant Keyneston — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Arne
Arne — village in Purbeck, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welcombe?
- Welcombe is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6HG), in the parish of Welcombe.
- What is Welcombe?
- Welcombe — village in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Welcombe?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 6HG.
- Is Welcombe a protected site?
- Yes — Welcombe is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Welcombe free to visit?
- Yes, Welcombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welcombe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6HG. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.