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Beer

TitleBeer

CountyDevon

CoordinatesLat : 50.7 Lon : -3.1

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Description Incorrect Description? Tell Us!The town of Beer is in southeast Devon, England, on Lyme Bay. The name is not derived from the drink but from the old Anglo-Saxon word "bearu" ("grove"), referring to the original forestation that surrounded the town. It is a picturesque coastal village, 25 miles from Exeter, that grew up around a smugglers' cove and caves which were once used to store contraband goods. These are now part of the attraction of the town. Many of the buildings are faced with flint a hard glassy stone found in the local chalk rock.

Historically, the main sources of income for the town included fishing and lace production. Boats are winched up the beach (there is no "harbour"), and fresh fish is sold nearby.

A stream winds its way in an open conduit alongside the main road down to the sea. It was said that you were not truly a local until you had fallen into it!

The shape of the coastline allowed the seafarers of Beer to operate in weather conditions when other towns could not, as it is protected from the prevailing westerly winds by Beer Head and the chalk cliffs.

Today, the sources of income are mainly tourism and fishing. Beer is also the home of the Pecorama model railway exhibition centre.

Beer has a steep pebble beach. This makes walking on the beach difficult. Long rubber mats — actually recycled conveyor belts — are laid down to assist walkers.

Beer is home to a man-made cave complex, resulting from the quarrying of Beer stone. This stone has been prized since Roman times, because of its workability for carving and for its gentle yellow colour on exposure to air.

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Local Campsites

Andrewshayes caravan and Camping is 5.98 Miles away
Manor Farm is 1.16 Miles away
Countryside Park Farway is 3.7 Miles away
Oakdown touring park is 3.61 Miles away
Oakdown Touring and Holiday Caravan Park is 3.62 Miles away
Shrubbery Touring Park is 4.59 Miles away
Hook Farm Camping and Caravan Park is 6.58 Miles away
Newlands Holiday Park is 9.56 Miles away
Alpine Grove Touring Park is 13.05 Miles away
Forest Glade is 13.46 Miles away

Local Tourist Attractions

Seaton Tramway is 1.68 Miles away
Branscombe Forge is 1.76 Miles away
Forde Abbey and Gardens is 12.84 Miles away
Forde Abbey and Gardens is 12.84 Miles away

Local Golf Courses

Axe Cliff Golf Club is 1.94 Miles away
Honiton Golf Club is 6.7 Miles away
Sidmouth Golf Club is 6.89 Miles away
Lyme Regis Golf Club is 7.78 Miles away
East Devon Golf Club is 11.04 Miles away
Woodbury Park Golf Club is 11.79 Miles away

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