Mountains & hills · South West England
Wembury Bay
In or near Brixton.
Wembury Bay — bay in Devon, England, UK.
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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
- Plymouth · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wembury Bay is a named summit in 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 West Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 8.8 km away. Postcode area PL9.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wembury Point SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wembury Bay is a coastal area located in the parish of Wembury, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for Wembury Point and lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.3083, -4.0850
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Wembury
- Postcode
- PL9 0HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24636644 (CC0)
- commons: Newton and Noss, Wembury Bay - geograph.org.uk - 546350.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wembury Beach
Beaches · 1.0 km
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury
Historic churches · 1.1 km
River Yealm
Museums · 1.1 km
Wembury Marine Centre
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Cellar Bay
Beaches · 1.5 km
Great Mew Stone
Islands · 1.6 km
Wembury
Villages · 1.7 km
Langdon Court
Stately homes · 2.3 km
Wembury House
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Yealm harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.4 km
Casa del Rio
Historic houses · 2.6 km
Pilgrims Rest
Campsites · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury — church building in Wembury, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
River Yealm
The Yealm is a river in Devon in England that rises 430 m (1,410 ft) above sea level on the Stall Moor mires of south Dartmoor and travels 12 miles (19 km) to the sea, passing through Cornwood, Lee Mi
📷 4Natural landmarks · South West England
Wembury Marine Centre
Wembury Marine Centre is situated in the small village of Wembury, near Plymouth. Run by Devon Wildlife Trust, it holds rockpool rambles throughout the summer months, educating some 20,000 people each
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Cellar Bay
Cellar Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Wembury Bay
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Brixton Camping and Caravan Park
Brixton Camping and Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
Hotels · South West England
Kitley House Hotel
Kitley House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Mount Batten Centre
Mount Batten Centre — a hostel in england south west.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
Duttons Cafe Bar Restaurant
Duttons Cafe Bar Restaurant — a café in england south west.
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Phoenix Wharf at Piermaster's House
Phoenix Wharf at Piermaster's House — a restaurant in england south west.
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Miller & Carter
Miller & Carter — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: steak. Brand: Miller & Carter.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wembury Bay?
- Wembury Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 0HW), in the parish of Wembury.
- What is Wembury Bay?
- Wembury Bay — bay in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wembury Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL9 0HW.
- Is Wembury Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Wembury Bay is part of the Wembury Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wembury Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Wembury Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wembury Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 0HW. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.