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Wembury Beach
Wembury beach is a small sandy beach which is safe for children to play and to swim in the sea. Rocky outcrops also provide interesting rock pools to explore.
The Old Mill Cafe is situated adjacent to the beach and provides a good selection of food and other shopping facilities.
Car parking is available at the National Trust Car Park situated between St Werburgh’s church and the beach. Please do not park along the road as it can block access through the village and the Police are keen to maintain the access.
Adjacent to the beach is the Marine Centre which provides information about the sea and beach environment in the region. Informative activities are organised on the beach during the season, check out the website for the latest events. The coastal path touches the beach at this point and there are excellent walks for miles in each direction from the beach, with magnificent views along the coast.
Wembury Marine Centre
Wembury Marine Centre is managed by a partnership of Devon County Council, Devon Wildlife Trust, Plymouth University’s Marine Institute, South Hams District Council and the National Trust, with support from Wembury Parish Council and with guidance from the advisory group of the Wembury Voluntary Marine Conservation Area.
Wembury Marine Centre is open for the 2018 season and you can find out more about us by visiting the website. Our events page on the website gives you details of the types of events we carry out.
The Centre is managed by Cat Andrews and Coral Smith, Marine Awareness Officers who are employed through Devon Wildlife Trust and this year they have full time volunteers from Plymouth University on a training placement.
The Wembury Marine Centre is currently in its 24th year of operation.
Bovisand Beach
Bovisand beach is situated in Down Thomas. The overall beach is divided into four beach areas which are seperated by rocky outcrops, providing many rockpools to explore.
The three main sandy beaches provide a safe bathing and play area for children.
A Cafe and shop is situated on the cliff above the beach in front of which is a large grassed area where children can play. Pay car parking is available along the cliff top with access down to all four beaches.
The coastal path runs along the top of the cliff and provides access to the beaches and miles of super walking with magnificent views over Plymouth.
Heybrook Bay
Walking along the coastal path from Heybrook Bay provides miles of excellent walking; towards Wembury in one direction and towards Bovisand in the other direction.
At various points along the path there are accesses down to the beach, which can vary from sandy to rocky.
Limited parking is available alongside the road. Please park with care.  The Eddystone pub is a short walk away and has super views over the sea.
The National Trust
If you have any comments about the local work of the National Trust or want any further information please email:
Lorna Sherrif
lornasherriff@nationaltrust.org.uk
Marc Hoskins
Marc.Hoskins@nationaltrust.org.uk
Head Ranger
South Devon Coutryside
National Trust South Devon
Ranger Base, Southdown Farm
Marlborough
Devon TQ7 3DU
Contact
Workshop 01548 562344
Mobile 07866 544159
Countryside Office 01752 346585
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South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
South Devon AONB is one of 41 AONBs making up Britain’s finest landscapes. The primary purpose of an AONB is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the landscape. Find out exactly where the AONB is in South Devon and what makes us so special.
Explore their website to find out about one of Britain’s finest landscapes and how we can work together to protect and enhance it.
Distinctive features of the AONB include its rugged cliffs, sandy coves, peaceful countryside, pretty villages, patchwork fields, ancient orchards and woodlands, Devon hedges, narrow winding lanes and secretive estuaries. It is also home to 34,000 people and is a thriving, dynamic work place, a centre for active and creative community life and a popular destination for visitors seeking rest, recreation and inspiration.
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