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Rame Peninsula


The Rame Peninsula /ˈrm/ (Cornish: Ros, meaning promontory) is a peninsula in south-east Cornwall. The peninsula is surrounded by the English Channel to the south, Plymouth Sound to the east, the Hamoaze to the northeast and the estuary of the River Lynher to the northwest. On a clear day, the Atlantic Ocean can be seen from advantageous points from Rame Head. The largest settlement is Torpoint, which is on the eastern coast, facing Devonport in Plymouth, Devon.

The peninsula is named after Rame Head, to the south of the peninsula. The peninsula also includes the village and parish of Rame. 50°19′26″N 4°12′50″W / 50.324°N 4.214°W / 50.324; -4.214Coordinates: 50°19′26″N 4°12′50″W / 50.324°N 4.214°W / 50.324; -4.214 The entire area of the peninsula is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


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