Viewpoints · South West England
The Foreland
The Foreland is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Foreland is a named viewpoint in Devon, South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area EX35.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Foreland is a viewpoint located in Devon, South-West England, within the parish of Brendon and Countisbury. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its Exmoor Coastal Heaths, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2435, -3.7870
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Brendon and Countisbury
- Postcode
- EX35 6NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n2739088955 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Foreland?
- The Foreland is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6NE), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
- Is The Foreland a protected site?
- Yes — The Foreland is part of the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Foreland free to visit?
- Yes, The Foreland is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Foreland?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6NE.