Beaches · South West England
Bossington Beach
Bossington 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
- Minehead · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bossington Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 8.5 km away. Postcode area TA24.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bossington Beach is located in Selworthy, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh, as well as Exmoor Coastal Heaths. The beach offers a unique coastal environment, attracting interest for its natural habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2266, -3.5859
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selworthy
- Postcode
- TA24 8HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: w151212119 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bossington Beach?
- Bossington Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8HF), in the parish of Selworthy.
- Is Bossington Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Bossington Beach is part of the Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bossington Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Bossington Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bossington Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8HF. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.