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Watermouth is a sheltered bay and hamlet between Hele Bay and Combe Martin on the North Devon coast of England. The settlement's castle, named as Watermouth Castle, is currently used being as a theme park. Watermouth harbour is shielded by the natural breakwater of Sexton's Burrows. Watermouth Valley Camping Park can be found in Watermouth.

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    Coordinates: 51°12′53″N4°04′14″W / 51.21472°N 4.07056°W / 51.21472; -4.07056