| Welcombe | |
|---|---|
Water Falls at Welcombe Mouth | |
Location withinDevon | |
| Population | 187 (2011 census) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| 50°56′N4°31′W / 50.933°N 4.517°W /50.933; -4.517 | |
Welcombe is a village andcivil parish on the coast of northDevon, England, just north of the border withCornwall. It is part of the district ofTorridge. The population taken at the2011 census was 187.[1]
It is accessible via the A39 and has a beach called Welcombe Mouth, reached by a very narrow road.[2] Its parish church,Welcombe Parish Church, is one of only four ancient dedications toSaint Nectan. Welcombe comprises several smaller communities including Welcombe Cross, Darracot, Upcott and Mead. There is a local pottery, pub, The Old Smithy Inn and village stores. There are two small campsites in the area and theSouth West Coast Path offers views toLundy.[citation needed]