Embury Beach

Beach in Devon Torridge

England

Embury Beach

Welcome Mouth Waterfall
Welcome Mouth Waterfall Credit: thejackrustles

Embury Beach, located in Devon, England, is a charming coastal destination that offers a picturesque setting and a tranquil atmosphere. This beautiful beach is situated along the South West Coast Path, making it easily accessible to visitors who enjoy hiking and exploring the stunning coastline.

The beach itself is a mix of sand and pebbles, providing a diverse landscape for beachgoers. At low tide, the expansive sandy stretches become exposed, offering ample space for sunbathing, beach games, and picnics. The gently sloping shoreline makes it an ideal spot for swimming and paddling, particularly for families with young children.

Embury Beach boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and the sparkling turquoise waters of the English Channel. It is not uncommon to spot marine wildlife, such as seals and various seabirds, adding to the area's natural charm.

Facilities at Embury Beach are limited, which contributes to its peaceful and unspoiled ambiance. There are no lifeguards on duty, so caution is advised when swimming. However, the beach is equipped with public toilets and there is ample parking available nearby.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse flora and fauna found along the shoreline and the nearby cliffs. The area is renowned for its wildflowers and is a haven for birdwatchers, with numerous species making their home in the surrounding cliffs and dunes.

Embury Beach offers a serene and scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful day by the sea.

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Embury Beach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.947145/-4.5425342 or Grid Reference SS2119. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Welcome Mouth Waterfall
Welcome Mouth Waterfall
Sea view from holiday cottage in Welcombe
Sea view from holiday cottage in Welcombe
St Nectan's Well, Welcombe
St Nectan's Well, Welcombe
Cut Mark St Nectan's Church, Welcombe <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.welcombe.org/church.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.welcombe.org/church.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Not on OS DB but shown on old maps.
Cut Mark St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
LinkExternal link Not on OS DB but shown on old maps.
Views out to sea near South Hole
Views out to sea near South Hole
Welcombe Mouth
Welcombe Mouth
Welcombe: West Mill and Marsland Mouth Almost into Cornwall. West Mill, now a private house, once had two waterwheels in two mill houses, one above the other. The upper waterwheel survives. Construction work is for a private car park to be screened from the South West Coast Path
Welcombe: West Mill and Marsland Mouth
Almost into Cornwall. West Mill, now a private house, once had two waterwheels in two mill houses, one above the other. The upper waterwheel survives. Construction work is for a private car park to be screened from the South West Coast Path
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
St Nectan's Well, Welcombe Well, one of the wells. There's another St Nectan's Well at Stoke, Hartland <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS2324">SS2324</a>
St Nectan's Well, Welcombe
Well, one of the wells. There's another St Nectan's Well at Stoke, Hartland SS2324
Waterfalls at Welcombe Mouth Lots of rain recently, so lots of water for the waterfall. You can also see two people on the stepping stones.
Waterfalls at Welcombe Mouth
Lots of rain recently, so lots of water for the waterfall. You can also see two people on the stepping stones.
Embury Beacon An Iron-age promontory fort.
Embury Beacon
An Iron-age promontory fort.
West to Embury Beacon The hill in the distance ends abruptly with 500 ft. cliffs on the far side. From this point the sea is completely obscured.
West to Embury Beacon
The hill in the distance ends abruptly with 500 ft. cliffs on the far side. From this point the sea is completely obscured.
North of Putsole Farm View north over birchwood and gorse to the plantation around Golden Park.
North of Putsole Farm
View north over birchwood and gorse to the plantation around Golden Park.
Folded strata at Welcombe Mouth
Folded strata at Welcombe Mouth
An adder below Knap Head This adder (Vipera berus) was basking in the sun on the coast path as I was descending from Knap Head, my footsteps disturbed it, but I was able to photograph it quickly before it disappeared into the vegetation.  I think with its brown colouring this is a female.
An adder below Knap Head
This adder (Vipera berus) was basking in the sun on the coast path as I was descending from Knap Head, my footsteps disturbed it, but I was able to photograph it quickly before it disappeared into the vegetation. I think with its brown colouring this is a female.
Welcombe Mouth Waterfall
Welcombe Mouth Waterfall
Evening at Welcombe Mouth View of beach and cliffs at Welcombe Mouth early evening
Evening at Welcombe Mouth
View of beach and cliffs at Welcombe Mouth early evening
Embury Beacon The defensive earthwork of Embury Beacon an Iron Age hill fort. The fort is situated above the cliffs on the coast and over time part of the hill fort has slipped into the sea as a result of coastal erosion.
Embury Beacon
The defensive earthwork of Embury Beacon an Iron Age hill fort. The fort is situated above the cliffs on the coast and over time part of the hill fort has slipped into the sea as a result of coastal erosion.
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Embury Beach is located at Grid Ref: SS2119 (Lat: 50.947145, Lng: -4.5425342)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Torridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.947145,-4.5425342
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 50.9502901/-4.5383931
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 50.9440235/-4.5415137
Embury Beacon
Archaeological Site: fortification
Historic: archaeological_site
Historic Civilization: iron-age
Wikidata: Q17647498
Lat/Long: 50.9472175/-4.5398555
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