Beaches · South West England
Mothecombe Beach
Mothecombe Beach — beach in Devon, 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 · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mothecombe 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 9.9 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
Mothecombe Beach is located in South-West England, within the parish of Holbeton, Devon. It is part of the Erme Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.3098, -3.9527
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Holbeton
- Postcode
- PL8 1LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124358090 (CC0)
- commons: Holbeton, building at Meadowsfoot Beach - geograph.org.uk - 637213.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mothecombe Beach?
- Mothecombe Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 1LB), in the parish of Holbeton.
- Is Mothecombe Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Mothecombe Beach is part of the Erme Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mothecombe Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Mothecombe Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mothecombe Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 1LB. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.