Bennet Rock

Island in Devon Torridge

England

Bennet Rock

Cockington Cliff-top Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Bennet Rock is a small island located off the coast of Devon, England. Situated in the English Channel, it is part of the county's picturesque coastline and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

The island is known for its stunning natural beauty, characterized by rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife. It is home to a wide variety of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for diving and snorkeling.

Bennet Rock is relatively small, spanning just a few acres in size. Its rocky terrain is covered in lush vegetation, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The island is accessible by boat, with regular ferry services operating from the mainland during the summer months.

Although primarily uninhabited, the island does have a small lighthouse, which serves as a navigational aid for ships passing through the English Channel. The lighthouse, built in the 19th century, adds to the island's charm and serves as a reminder of its maritime history.

Visitors to Bennet Rock can enjoy scenic walks along the coastline, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and cliffs. The island offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a tranquil and idyllic setting for relaxation and exploration.

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Bennet Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.023219/-4.2742205 or Grid Reference SS4027. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cockington Cliff-top

Roger Cornfoot

Babbacombe Mouth

Maurice D Budden

Babbacombe Cliff

Taken from Higher Rowden on the South West Coastpath . Babbacombe Cliff is the thorn covered slope in the foreground, with Westacott cliff in the midground. You can also see Saunton Sands Hotel SS4437 in the far left background.

Grant Sherman

Cockington Cliff from the beach.

Grant Sherman

Ladder stile on Cockington Cliff

Taken on the South West Coastpath between Peppercombe and Westward Ho!

Grant Sherman

Flotsam below Cockington Cliff

Flotsam washed up on the beach below Cockington Cliff.

Philip Halling

Descending from Cockington Cliff

View south over Babbacombe Mouth and the coast beyond from the coast footpath as it descends from Cockington Cliff.

Philip Halling

Looking down from the top of Babbacombe Cliff

The view onto the much lower Westacott Cliff.

Tony Atkin

The Way up to Cockington Cliff

The coast path crosses the beach at this point and makes you glad you are not walking all the way on these pebbles.

Tony Atkin

Opening the South West Coastal Footpath - Cornborough 1978

This view looking south towards Cornborough Cliff was taken on the occasion of the formal opening of this N Devon section of the SW coastal footpath, by the first Government Minister for Sport (Denis Howell, previously Minister for Drought!) hence the "mass ramble" on an otherwise normally quiet Sunday. The path follows the line of a dismantled railway trackbed that ran from Westward Ho! along the coast round the cliff then inland to Bideford. It's clearly marked on the current OS Explorer map.

Crispin Purdye

View from Cockington Cliff

Taken on the South West Coastpath. The rainbow is just to the east of Northam.

Grant Sherman

Footbridge at Green Cliff

On the South West Coastpath

Grant Sherman

South West Coast Path: Green Cliff

I'm not entirely sure, but I think that Green Cliff is the name for the flat bit of coast between here and Cockington Cliff SS3926 SS4026. This ridge marks the boundard between Green Cliff and Abbotsham Cliff to the north.

Grant Sherman