Beaches · South West England
Wonwell Beach
In or near Kingston.
Wonwell 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
- Ivybridge · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wonwell 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 Ivybridge, about 9.8 km away. Postcode area PL8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Erme Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wonwell Beach is located in Devon, within the parish of Holbeton. It is part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly in relation to the Erme Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3090, -3.9425
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Holbeton
- Postcode
- PL8 1LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 9.8 km
Sources
- osm: w827691381 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wonwell Beach?
- Wonwell Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 1LD), in the parish of Holbeton.
- What is Wonwell Beach?
- Wonwell Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wonwell Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL8 1LD.
- Is Wonwell Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Wonwell Beach is part of the Erme Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wonwell Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Wonwell Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wonwell Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 1LD. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.