Bovisand Park

Downs, Moorland in Devon South Hams

England

Bovisand Park

Beacon near the South West Coast Path between Bovisand and Heybrook Bay The Plymouth Breakwater can just be made out in the background to the left. — Beacon near the South West Coast Path between Bovisand and Heybrook Bay Credit: Ruth Sharville

Bovisand Park is a stunning coastal area located in Devon, England. Situated on the South Devon coastline, it is renowned for its breathtaking views, beautiful beaches, and diverse natural landscapes. The park encompasses both downs and moorland, providing a diverse range of habitats for various flora and fauna.

The downs in Bovisand Park offer picturesque grassy slopes that gently roll down towards the coastline. These downs, characterized by their rich greenery and panoramic views, are ideal for leisurely walks, picnics, and enjoying the serenity of nature. Visitors can take in the sweeping vistas of the English Channel and the surrounding countryside from these elevated vantage points.

In contrast, the moorland section of Bovisand Park offers a different experience. The rugged terrain, interspersed with heather, gorse, and bracken, creates a wild and untamed atmosphere. This part of the park is perfect for those seeking a more adventurous outing, with opportunities for hiking and exploring.

The park's highlight is undoubtedly its stunning sandy beach. The soft golden sand stretches for miles, offering ample space for sunbathing, sandcastle building, and beach games. The clear, azure waters of the English Channel are inviting for swimming, paddleboarding, and other water activities.

Bovisand Park is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, with its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance. Whether visitors are seeking relaxation, outdoor adventures, or simply enjoying the scenic surroundings, Bovisand Park provides an idyllic setting for all.

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Bovisand Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.328704/-4.1165058 or Grid Reference SX4949. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beacon near the South West Coast Path between Bovisand and Heybrook Bay

The Plymouth Breakwater can just be made out in the background to the left.

Ruth Sharville

Grassy area - and occasional car park - Bovisand Bay

You can just make out the yellow helicopter in the centre of the photo. It belongs to the Electricity board - see SX4950 : Zoom shot of Electricity Board helicopter over chalets at Bovisand.

Ruth Sharville

Crownhill Bay, Bovisand - south end, from the access steps

Ruth Sharville

Shag Stone

This rock, near the Eastern entrance to Plymouth Sound, is one of several along the coastline with the same name. The rock is a popular spot with the local Cormorant population.

David Stowell

Heybrook Bay

The settlement at Heybrook Bay, adjacent to Wembury Point

David Stowell

Heybrook Bay

This is not a tourist spot. There is no beach, just rocks and a warning sign in the village advises you not to eat any shellfish you might find.

Tony Atkin

Manor Bourne, Andurn Brake

Looking down on Manor Bourne and over Andurn Brake from the arable fields that descend from Down Thomas to the coast. This image showing a Royal Navy frigate shortly after its sailing out from Plymouth Sound.

Gwyn Jones

Renney Rocks

This is a rocky promontory on the western side of Heybrook Bay seen at mid-tide. At low tide a wide area of rocks are exposed, at high tide just a few limestone crags.

Tony Atkin

Across Heybrook Bay

The wave-cut platform in the foreground is a raised beach which stands roughly at the current high tide mark. Behind it the low cliffs are made of glacial "head", an unconsolidated deposit formed in periglacial times.

Tony Atkin

Renney Road looking towards Plymouth Breakwater

This is the site of Fort Renney which was a Gunnery Battery protecting Plymouth Sound.

Finlay Fraser

Old Fort Renney looking towards Cawsand

The building in the foreground is part of the old gunnery battery which overlooks Heybrook Bay.

Finlay Fraser

Andurn Point

At a fairly low tide the rocks stretch out like a fist into the approaches to Plymouth Sound. Rame Head is just visible in the west.

Jonathan Billinger

View south across Westlake Bay

Renney Rocks are sticking out beyond the point at the southern end of this small bay.

Jonathan Billinger

Renney Rocks

Viewed from the South West Coastal Path LDF. This is at low tide, the rocks becoming an island at mean high tide.

Jonathan Billinger

Wembury: approaching Heybrook Bay

On the South West Coast Path. The large building, centre, with the terrace, dark roof and car park up on the left, is the Eddystone Inn, with two restaurants and a bar providing good views out to sea

Martin Bodman

Wembury: coast at Heybrook Bay

Looking towards Cawsand Bay with the neighbouring Cornish villages of Cawsand and Kingsand across the water, in the distance

Martin Bodman

Wembury: towards Rame Head

A coastal view with three Royal Navy vessels visible: the amphibious assault ship HMS Albion in the Channel, left, and two Royal Fleet Auxiliary Bay Class landing vessels closer inshore. Rame Head is in Cornwall and is crowned with a small chapel. In the distance, on the right, are the neighbouring villages of Cawsand and Kingsand

Martin Bodman