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Northam Beach

Free admission

Northam 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)
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Northam Beach is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX39.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northam Burrows SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Northam Beach is a coastal area located in Northam, Devon, in South-West England. It is part of the Northam Burrows Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in North Devon.

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Coordinates
51.0537, -4.2244
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Northam
Postcode
EX39 1XS
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Northam Beach?
Northam Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 1XS), in the parish of Northam.
Is Northam Beach a protected site?
Yes — Northam Beach is part of the Northam Burrows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Northam Beach free to visit?
Yes, Northam Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Northam Beach?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 1XS. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.