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Chapman Rock

Island in Devon Torridge

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Chapman Rock

Gawlish Cliff On the South West Coast path from Hartland Point to Clovelly.
Gawlish Cliff Credit: Grant Sherman

Chapman Rock is a small island located off the coast of Devon, England. It is situated in the English Channel, approximately 1.5 kilometers southwest of the town of Dartmouth. The island is part of the South Hams district and falls within the jurisdiction of Devon County.

Measuring only around 200 meters in length and 100 meters in width, Chapman Rock is a rocky outcrop that emerges from the water at high tide and becomes accessible by foot at low tide. The island is predominantly made up of granite and is surrounded by shallow waters, making it a popular spot for fishing and diving enthusiasts.

Chapman Rock is known for its rich marine biodiversity, with various species of seaweed, crustaceans, and fish inhabiting the surrounding waters. The island also serves as a breeding ground for several species of seabirds, including cormorants and seagulls.

Due to its small size, Chapman Rock has no permanent human population. However, it is occasionally visited by tourists and local residents who come to enjoy its natural beauty and tranquility. The island offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and is a popular spot for photography and bird-watching.

Access to Chapman Rock is dependent on the tides, and visitors are advised to check the local tide timetable to ensure safe passage. The island is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is protected under various conservation measures to preserve its unique ecosystem.

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Chapman Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.022051/-4.4711805 or Grid Reference SS2627. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gawlish Cliff On the South West Coast path from Hartland Point to Clovelly.
Gawlish Cliff
On the South West Coast path from Hartland Point to Clovelly.
Trig Point: Fatacott Cliff On the South West Coastpath between Hartland Point and Clovelly. I'm not sure of the spelling of Fat(t)acott. Whether it's Fatacott (the Cliff) or Fattacott (the East and West farms).
Trig Point: Fatacott Cliff
On the South West Coastpath between Hartland Point and Clovelly. I'm not sure of the spelling of Fat(t)acott. Whether it's Fatacott (the Cliff) or Fattacott (the East and West farms).
Fatacott Cliff Viewed from the South West Coastpath between Hartland Point and Clovelly.
Fatacott Cliff
Viewed from the South West Coastpath between Hartland Point and Clovelly.
Field above Brownsham Cliffs On the South West Coastpath between Hartland Point and Clovelly
Field above Brownsham Cliffs
On the South West Coastpath between Hartland Point and Clovelly
War Memorial, Beckland Cliff In Memory of the crew of a Wellington bomber which crashed beneath these cliffs on 13 April 1942
War Memorial, Beckland Cliff
In Memory of the crew of a Wellington bomber which crashed beneath these cliffs on 13 April 1942
Long Furlong The farmyard barns have been converted into holiday cottages at this attractive spot on the lane to Hartland Quay. The chimneys indicate the age of the farmhouse.
Long Furlong
The farmyard barns have been converted into holiday cottages at this attractive spot on the lane to Hartland Quay. The chimneys indicate the age of the farmhouse.
East Fattacott Farm Or Fatacott... And I suspect that the two farms, East and West Fattacott, may have become one, as there only seems to be one farmhouse beside the considerable number of barns. Here it is seen across the plateau from the end of the drive way to the farm at Moor.
East Fattacott Farm
Or Fatacott... And I suspect that the two farms, East and West Fattacott, may have become one, as there only seems to be one farmhouse beside the considerable number of barns. Here it is seen across the plateau from the end of the drive way to the farm at Moor.
Exmansworthy Cliff The scrub-covered headland below marks the point at which Exmansworthy Cliff becomes Brownsham Cliff as Beckland Bay begins. Taken from the South West Coast Path as it follows Hartland Footpath 66. The view includes <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/420638">SS2926 : Blackchurch Rock, Mouthmill Beach</a>, with, in the distance, the coast past Westward Ho! and Braunton.
Exmansworthy Cliff
The scrub-covered headland below marks the point at which Exmansworthy Cliff becomes Brownsham Cliff as Beckland Bay begins. Taken from the South West Coast Path as it follows Hartland Footpath 66. The view includes SS2926 : Blackchurch Rock, Mouthmill Beach, with, in the distance, the coast past Westward Ho! and Braunton.
Junction at Dillington Bungalow The principal lane leading from Hartland Point to the outside world can be an awkward width, and this driver is taking no chances. On the right at this junction is an unusual fragment of plateau-top woodland, unnamed on the maps.
Junction at Dillington Bungalow
The principal lane leading from Hartland Point to the outside world can be an awkward width, and this driver is taking no chances. On the right at this junction is an unusual fragment of plateau-top woodland, unnamed on the maps.
Youltree Cross Two junctions for the price of one. In the background is Moor Cross, where a lane branches off to Fattacott. Youltree Cross is a significant junction of lanes north of Hartland.
Youltree Cross
Two junctions for the price of one. In the background is Moor Cross, where a lane branches off to Fattacott. Youltree Cross is a significant junction of lanes north of Hartland.
Lundy Island from near Exmansworthy Seen from the path (not on the definitive map) linking the National Trust car park at Exmansworthy with the coast path. The tractor was spreading black slurry. The view may look idyllic but the smell was indescribable.
Lundy Island from near Exmansworthy
Seen from the path (not on the definitive map) linking the National Trust car park at Exmansworthy with the coast path. The tractor was spreading black slurry. The view may look idyllic but the smell was indescribable.
Coast path above Exmansworthy Cliff The path circumnavigates a field of barley. The cliffs ahead are at Beckland Cliff and Windbury Head (in SS2826), and beyond that, at Mouth Mill with the distinctive Blackchurch Rock. In the distance is the coast towards Westward Ho!
Coast path above Exmansworthy Cliff
The path circumnavigates a field of barley. The cliffs ahead are at Beckland Cliff and Windbury Head (in SS2826), and beyond that, at Mouth Mill with the distinctive Blackchurch Rock. In the distance is the coast towards Westward Ho!
Waterlogged bridleway near Fattacott Hartland Bridleway 47 is not merely waterlogged because of the recent heavy rain; according to a local farmer it's always like this and a ditch is needed. On this stretch it came to within 2 inches of the top of my wellingtons.
Waterlogged bridleway near Fattacott
Hartland Bridleway 47 is not merely waterlogged because of the recent heavy rain; according to a local farmer it's always like this and a ditch is needed. On this stretch it came to within 2 inches of the top of my wellingtons.
Shipload Bay With the impressive backdrop of East Titchberry Cliff, ending in Eldern Point, this is one of the scenic highlights on a stretch of the coastal path where views of the actual coast tend to be few and far between. Theoretically, land access to the beach is currently closed, but there are figures near the bottom of the steep path. The coast path itself sticks to the top of the cliff.
Shipload Bay
With the impressive backdrop of East Titchberry Cliff, ending in Eldern Point, this is one of the scenic highlights on a stretch of the coastal path where views of the actual coast tend to be few and far between. Theoretically, land access to the beach is currently closed, but there are figures near the bottom of the steep path. The coast path itself sticks to the top of the cliff.
Exmansworthy Cliff Looking east along the cliffs to Beckland Bay, Windbury Point and Blackchurch Rock.
Exmansworthy Cliff
Looking east along the cliffs to Beckland Bay, Windbury Point and Blackchurch Rock.
View from Exmanworthy Cliff North Devon coast viewed from above Exmanworthy Cliff. In the distance the coastline continues towards Westward Ho!
View from Exmanworthy Cliff
North Devon coast viewed from above Exmanworthy Cliff. In the distance the coastline continues towards Westward Ho!
Coast path above Brownsham Cliff An easier section of the South West Coast Path between Clovelly and Hartland Point.
Coast path above Brownsham Cliff
An easier section of the South West Coast Path between Clovelly and Hartland Point.
Silage bales above Fatacott Cliff Silage bales in a field above Fatacott Cliff, the island of Lundy can be seen in the distance.
Silage bales above Fatacott Cliff
Silage bales in a field above Fatacott Cliff, the island of Lundy can be seen in the distance.
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Chapman Rock is located at Grid Ref: SS2627 (Lat: 51.022051, Lng: -4.4711805)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Torridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Description: OS trig pillar
Ele: 153.863
Man Made: survey_point
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Ref: SS30/24
Source: Ordnance Survey (OGL)
Survey Point: pillar
Lat/Long: 51.0196673/-4.4706214
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