Mountains & hills · South West England
Westlake Bay
Westlake Bay is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Westlake Bay is a named summit in 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 Plymouth, about 6.3 km away. Postcode area PL9.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wembury Point SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westlake Bay is a coastal area located in Wembury, Devon, in South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Wembury Point and Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs, and is part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The region is notable for its natural beauty and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3226, -4.1232
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Wembury
- Postcode
- PL9 0BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31844934 (CC0)
- commons: Westlake Bay.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westlake Bay?
- Westlake Bay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 0BW), in the parish of Wembury.
- Is Westlake Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Westlake Bay is part of the Wembury Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Westlake Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Westlake Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westlake Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 0BW.