Bundle Head

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Devon Teignbridge

England

Bundle Head

Shaldon - Ness Cove Ness Cove is a long sandy beach, accessible through a tunnel from Shaldon car park. It is backed by high old red sandstone cliffs.
Shaldon - Ness Cove Credit: Colin Smith

Bundle Head is a prominent coastal feature located in Devon, England. Situated on the southern coast, it is classified as a headland and point, jutting out into the English Channel. The headland is positioned approximately 4 kilometers east of the popular seaside resort town of Torquay.

Bundle Head is characterized by its steep cliffs, which rise dramatically from the sea, reaching heights of up to 80 meters. These cliffs are composed mainly of limestone and sandstone, and they provide a stunning backdrop against the turquoise waters of the Channel. The headland offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.

The area surrounding Bundle Head is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The cliffs provide nesting sites for various seabird species, including guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes. In addition, the headland is covered with a variety of plant species, such as sea campion, thrift, and wild thyme. These plants add a splash of color to the rugged landscape, especially during the summer months.

Access to Bundle Head is relatively straightforward, with a well-maintained footpath leading visitors to the top of the headland. The path offers several vantage points where visitors can admire the stunning coastal scenery and observe the wildlife. Additionally, there are information boards along the route, providing educational insights into the geology, history, and ecology of the area.

Overall, Bundle Head offers a captivating coastal experience, combining dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views. Its accessibility and natural beauty make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat along the Devonshire coast.

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Shaldon - Ness Cove Ness Cove is a long sandy beach, accessible through a tunnel from Shaldon car park. It is backed by high old red sandstone cliffs.
Shaldon - Ness Cove
Ness Cove is a long sandy beach, accessible through a tunnel from Shaldon car park. It is backed by high old red sandstone cliffs.
Shaldon - The Ness Steep old red sandstone cliff at the northern end of Ness Cove.
Shaldon - The Ness
Steep old red sandstone cliff at the northern end of Ness Cove.
Shaldon - Ness Cove Ness Cove is a long sandy beach, accessible through a tunnel from Shaldon car park. It is backed by high old red sandstone cliffs.
Shaldon - Ness Cove
Ness Cove is a long sandy beach, accessible through a tunnel from Shaldon car park. It is backed by high old red sandstone cliffs.
Shaldon - The Ness Pub double sign on Marine Parade - "The Ness" takes its name from the nearby promontory and the pub has sweeping views across the water to Teignmouth.
Shaldon - The Ness
Pub double sign on Marine Parade - "The Ness" takes its name from the nearby promontory and the pub has sweeping views across the water to Teignmouth.
Shaldon - Teign River Mouth View from The Ness at Shaldon, across the Teign estuary, towards Teignmouth Pier.
Shaldon - Teign River Mouth
View from The Ness at Shaldon, across the Teign estuary, towards Teignmouth Pier.
Teignmouth - St Michael's Church Historic church tower seen here from The Ness at Shaldon.
Teignmouth - St Michael's Church
Historic church tower seen here from The Ness at Shaldon.
Shaldon - Navigation Beacon Maritime aid at the southern side of the Teign river mouth. Teignmouth is in the background.
Shaldon - Navigation Beacon
Maritime aid at the southern side of the Teign river mouth. Teignmouth is in the background.
Teignmouth - The Point Promontory and honeypot for tourists at the northern bank where the River Teign enters the sea. Seen here from The Ness at Shaldon.
Teignmouth - The Point
Promontory and honeypot for tourists at the northern bank where the River Teign enters the sea. Seen here from The Ness at Shaldon.
Shaldon - Searchlight Emplacement WW2 relic on Marine Parade, overlooking the mouth of the River Teign.
Shaldon - Searchlight Emplacement
WW2 relic on Marine Parade, overlooking the mouth of the River Teign.
Shaldon - Pleasure Boat "Restless" heads out to sea from Teignmouth harbour.
Shaldon - Pleasure Boat
"Restless" heads out to sea from Teignmouth harbour.
Teignmouth - Old Quay General cargo ship, "Conformity", moored in Teignmouth Harbour.
Teignmouth - Old Quay
General cargo ship, "Conformity", moored in Teignmouth Harbour.
Shaldon - Dinghies White sails in the sunshine at Shaldon. Teignmouth is in the background.
Shaldon - Dinghies
White sails in the sunshine at Shaldon. Teignmouth is in the background.
Teignmouth-Shaldon Ferry Ferry No. 4 at Shaldon preparing to cross the mouth of the Teign, carrying foot passengers to Teignmouth.
Teignmouth-Shaldon Ferry
Ferry No. 4 at Shaldon preparing to cross the mouth of the Teign, carrying foot passengers to Teignmouth.
Shaldon - War Memorial WW1 memorial in the centre of Shaldon village.
Shaldon - War Memorial
WW1 memorial in the centre of Shaldon village.
Shaldon - Teign Estuary Rowing boats pulled up on the beach during high tide on the Teign at Shaldon. The bridge to Teignmouth is in the background.
Shaldon - Teign Estuary
Rowing boats pulled up on the beach during high tide on the Teign at Shaldon. The bridge to Teignmouth is in the background.
Shaldon - Church Ornate figure holding a clam shell inside the Victorian village church.
Shaldon - Church
Ornate figure holding a clam shell inside the Victorian village church.
Shaldon - Milestone Historic stone by the southern end of the Shaldon-Teignmouth Bridge showing distances in miles, furlongs and poles.
To Torquay 7.2.12
Brixham 15.2.21
Dartmouth 17.5.26
Totnes 15.0.21
Shaldon - Milestone
Historic stone by the southern end of the Shaldon-Teignmouth Bridge showing distances in miles, furlongs and poles. To Torquay 7.2.12 Brixham 15.2.21 Dartmouth 17.5.26 Totnes 15.0.21
Riders on the Salty, low tide, Teignmouth The Salty is a two-hectare sandbank near the mouth of the River Teign. It is accessible for a couple of hours either side of low tide. These two riders could have reached it from two or three places along the Shaldon shore. They had ventured into the channel but turned back for a gallop on the firm sand and mud.
Riders on the Salty, low tide, Teignmouth
The Salty is a two-hectare sandbank near the mouth of the River Teign. It is accessible for a couple of hours either side of low tide. These two riders could have reached it from two or three places along the Shaldon shore. They had ventured into the channel but turned back for a gallop on the firm sand and mud.
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Bundle Head is located at Grid Ref: SX9371 (Lat: 50.531077, Lng: -3.5026059)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Teignbridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.531077,-3.5026059
Bundle Head
Is In: Devon, England, UK
Natural: headland
Place: locality
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 50.5311567/-3.5016026
Smugglers Cove
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 50.528672/-3.5011829
Labrador Bay
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 50.5272397/-3.501612
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 50.5320972/-3.5015357
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 50.5321463/-3.5015721
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