Cliff Field

Downs, Moorland in Devon East Devon

England

Cliff Field

The edge of Pinn Beacon Plantation The woods touch farmland here.  The boundary is a bank with a hedge, and there is a sunken path just inside the woodland.
The edge of Pinn Beacon Plantation Credit: David Smith

Cliff Field in Devon is a picturesque area located on the rugged coastline of the South West of England. This stunning landscape is characterized by its dramatic cliffs, rolling downs, and expansive moorland. The area is rich in natural beauty, with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the sparkling waters of the English Channel.

The cliffs of Cliff Field tower high above the sea, offering spectacular views of the crashing waves below. The downs are covered in lush grasses and wildflowers, providing a perfect habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife. The moorland stretches out for miles, dotted with rocky outcrops and ancient stone circles.

Visitors to Cliff Field can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The area is also popular with photographers and artists, who come to capture the stunning landscapes and dramatic seascapes.

Overall, Cliff Field in Devon is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of the South West of England.

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Cliff Field Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.675312/-3.2517315 or Grid Reference SY1186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The edge of Pinn Beacon Plantation The woods touch farmland here.  The boundary is a bank with a hedge, and there is a sunken path just inside the woodland.
The edge of Pinn Beacon Plantation
The woods touch farmland here. The boundary is a bank with a hedge, and there is a sunken path just inside the woodland.
Bar's Lane
Bar's Lane
Bar's Lane descending
Bar's Lane descending
Bar's Lane and High Peak Plantation
Bar's Lane and High Peak Plantation
Bar's Lane, Otterton A farm track and public footpath to the north of the village.  On the skyline is Woodbury Common
Bar's Lane, Otterton
A farm track and public footpath to the north of the village. On the skyline is Woodbury Common
Lower Pinn Farm and valley of Otterton Brook With a field of maize in the foreground
Lower Pinn Farm and valley of Otterton Brook
With a field of maize in the foreground
Walking the dog Approaching Alma bridge from Cliff road.
An earlier footpath ran straight on. This has now fallen into the sea and the path diverted to its new course.
Walking the dog
Approaching Alma bridge from Cliff road. An earlier footpath ran straight on. This has now fallen into the sea and the path diverted to its new course.
Looking up river A view up the River Sid off the new Alma bridge.
The old bridge was replaced due to coastal erosion
Looking up river
A view up the River Sid off the new Alma bridge. The old bridge was replaced due to coastal erosion
An everchanging view The mouth of the River Sid.
the shingle banks continue to move due to either tidal or river actions.
An everchanging view
The mouth of the River Sid. the shingle banks continue to move due to either tidal or river actions.
Lawn Vista allotments Basking in the January sunshine. There are occasions when the nearby River Sid floods and these are then underwater.
The railings belong from a pre health and safety era and still retain spikes.
Note the novel way of resolving this.
Lawn Vista allotments
Basking in the January sunshine. There are occasions when the nearby River Sid floods and these are then underwater. The railings belong from a pre health and safety era and still retain spikes. Note the novel way of resolving this.
A long wall the wall originally enclosed the gardens to Sidmouth convent.
It is now a private school. Part of which can be seen in the distance.
A long wall
the wall originally enclosed the gardens to Sidmouth convent. It is now a private school. Part of which can be seen in the distance.
Alma Lane Named after a battle in the Crimean offensive.1853 - 1856.
Alma Lane
Named after a battle in the Crimean offensive.1853 - 1856.
Kingswood and Devoran Hotels, Sidmouth
Kingswood and Devoran Hotels, Sidmouth
Royal York and Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth
Royal York and Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth
Salcombe Hill Cliff, east of Sidmouth The same view as in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6697279">SY1387 : Salcombe Hill Cliff, east of Sidmouth</a> but 13 months later.  Yet more cliff falls and erosion of the cliff
Salcombe Hill Cliff, east of Sidmouth
The same view as in SY1387 : Salcombe Hill Cliff, east of Sidmouth but 13 months later. Yet more cliff falls and erosion of the cliff
Playing field, between Sidmouth Swimming Pool and River Sid
Playing field, between Sidmouth Swimming Pool and River Sid
Bare trees in The Byes, Sidmouth
Bare trees in The Byes, Sidmouth
Alma Bridge over River Sid, Sidmouth
Alma Bridge over River Sid, Sidmouth
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Cliff Field is located at Grid Ref: SY1186 (Lat: 50.675312, Lng: -3.2517315)

Administrative County: Devon

District: East Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///update.kings.winter. Near Sidmouth, Devon

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Addr City: Sidmouth
Addr Housename: The Gazebo
Addr Street: Peak Hill Road
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