Beaches · South West England
Wembury Beach
In or near Brixton.
Wembury Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wembury Beach 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 West Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area PL9.
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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 Beach is located in the parish of Wembury, Devon, in South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to Wembury Point and is part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.3177, -4.0852
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Wembury
- Postcode
- PL9 0HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: w259529196 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Wembury Marine Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Wembury
Villages · 0.9 km
Wembury Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Langdon Court
Stately homes · 1.2 km
River Yealm
Museums · 1.3 km
Wembury House
Manor houses · 1.6 km
Cellar Bay
Beaches · 1.7 km
Great Mew Stone
Islands · 2.0 km
Pilgrims Rest
Campsites · 2.0 km
Casa del Rio
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Yealm harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury
Church of St Werburgh, Wembury — church building in Wembury, Devon, England, UK.
📷 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
📷 5📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Langdon Court
Langdon Court — country house hotel 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
Where to eat & stay near Wembury Beach
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.
📷 5Places 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wembury Beach?
- Wembury Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 0HR), in the parish of Wembury.
- What is Wembury Beach?
- Wembury Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wembury Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL9 0HR.
- Is Wembury Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Wembury Beach is part of the Wembury Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wembury Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Wembury Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wembury Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 0HR.