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Beaches Β· South West England

Woodcombe Sand

In or near Hallsands.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

Woodcombe Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.

House overlooking Woodcombe Sand - geograph.org.uk - 4921984

Philip Halling β€” 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 Β· 9.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Woodcombe Sand 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 9.2 km away. Postcode area TQ7.

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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

Woodcombe Sand is a beach located in Chivelstone, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI and falls within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
50.2189, -3.6885
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Chivelstone
Postcode
TQ7 2NH
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Park Side β€” 9.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Woodcombe Sand?
Woodcombe Sand is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 2NH), in the parish of Chivelstone.
What is Woodcombe Sand?
Woodcombe Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Woodcombe Sand?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 2NH.
Is Woodcombe Sand a protected site?
Yes β€” Woodcombe Sand is part of the Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Woodcombe Sand free to visit?
Yes, Woodcombe Sand is free to enter.
How do I get to Woodcombe Sand?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 2NH. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.