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Yeovil Rock

Island in Devon

England

Yeovil Rock

Hope Village Attractive coastal village in South Devon.
Hope Village Credit: Wayland Smith

Yeovil Rock is a small island located off the coast of Devon, England. It is situated in the Bristol Channel, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the town of Ilfracombe. The island is characterized by rugged cliffs and rocky shores, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

With an area of just over 2 hectares, Yeovil Rock is relatively small in size. It is composed mainly of limestone and is known for its unique geology, featuring a variety of rock formations and caves. The island is accessible by boat, and visitors can explore its shores and observe the diverse marine life that inhabits the surrounding waters.

In terms of wildlife, Yeovil Rock is home to a range of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, which nest on the cliffs during the breeding season. The island also attracts seals, who can often be spotted lounging on the rocky outcrops. Additionally, the waters around Yeovil Rock are known for their rich biodiversity, with an array of fish and invertebrate species thriving in the marine environment.

Due to its remote location and protected status, Yeovil Rock remains largely untouched by human activity. The island offers a serene and picturesque setting, ideal for those seeking a tranquil escape or an opportunity to observe nature in its purest form.

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Yeovil Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.243403/-3.8672361 or Grid Reference SX6639. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hope Village Attractive coastal village in South Devon.
Hope Village
Attractive coastal village in South Devon.
Hope Barton Hotel near the village of Hope.
Hope Barton
Hotel near the village of Hope.
Coast path near Gray Stone Following South Huish footpath 57 and taken close to the Gray Stone. There's a much broader alternative path being used by the lady in white.
Coast path near Gray Stone
Following South Huish footpath 57 and taken close to the Gray Stone. There's a much broader alternative path being used by the lady in white.
Hope Cove From South Huish footpath 13, with the cliffs running out towards Bolt Tail.
Hope Cove
From South Huish footpath 13, with the cliffs running out towards Bolt Tail.
Redrot Cove Steep cliffs drop into the twin arms of a cove southeast of Bolt Tail.
Redrot Cove
Steep cliffs drop into the twin arms of a cove southeast of Bolt Tail.
Redrot Cove The eastern arm of the cove also shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7204802">SX6639 : Redrot Cove</a>.
Redrot Cove
The eastern arm of the cove also shown in SX6639 : Redrot Cove.
Looking down Perrins Hill, Hope Cove
Looking down Perrins Hill, Hope Cove
Road at Hope Cove The beach is immediately on the right. Left of centre is the listed former lifeboat station <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1324899?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1324899?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> : "1875 ... Included as a virtually unaltered example."
Road at Hope Cove
The beach is immediately on the right. Left of centre is the listed former lifeboat station LinkExternal link : "1875 ... Included as a virtually unaltered example."
Gate on coast path The coast path, following South Huish footpath 18, approaches Inner Hope.
Gate on coast path
The coast path, following South Huish footpath 18, approaches Inner Hope.
Hope Cove Seen from further west than <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7660697">SX6740 : Hope Cove</a>, within the Iron Age fort <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019323?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019323?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Hope Cove
Seen from further west than SX6740 : Hope Cove, within the Iron Age fort LinkExternal link .
Bolt Tail Camp "The only cliff castle known in South Devon" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019323?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019323?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . A path climbs from a combe into the main part of the fort.
Bolt Tail Camp
"The only cliff castle known in South Devon" LinkExternal link . A path climbs from a combe into the main part of the fort.
From Bolt Tail Camp With Hope Cove to the right, and Woolman Point separating two sandy beaches below the cliffs in the centre. Away to the left is Thurlestone.
From Bolt Tail Camp
With Hope Cove to the right, and Woolman Point separating two sandy beaches below the cliffs in the centre. Away to the left is Thurlestone.
Rocks, Bolt Tail Camp Outcrops at the top of the coastal slope above Bolt Tail. Across the bay are cliffs and beaches north of Hope Cove, while to the left are Thurlestone Sands and village. The Iron Age Fort on the headland is described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019323?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019323?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Rocks, Bolt Tail Camp
Outcrops at the top of the coastal slope above Bolt Tail. Across the bay are cliffs and beaches north of Hope Cove, while to the left are Thurlestone Sands and village. The Iron Age Fort on the headland is described at LinkExternal link .
Inscribed slate, Bolt Tail A touching memorial on a little piece of slate on Bolt Tail.
Inscribed slate, Bolt Tail
A touching memorial on a little piece of slate on Bolt Tail.
Rocks above Bolt Tail An outcrop that forms part of the Iron Age fort <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019323?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019323?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> taking advantage of this headland site. It seems I was here almost exactly 12 years earlier.
Rocks above Bolt Tail
An outcrop that forms part of the Iron Age fort LinkExternal link taking advantage of this headland site. It seems I was here almost exactly 12 years earlier.
Towards Hope Cove From above Redrot Cove, with Hope Cove - the main housing is at Outer Hope.
Towards Hope Cove
From above Redrot Cove, with Hope Cove - the main housing is at Outer Hope.
Path above Redrot Cove South Huish footpath 21 descends sharply to meet the coast path crossing the next of the Bolt Tail headland. The coast path can be seen ascending to the left, using South Huish footpath 19.
Path above Redrot Cove
South Huish footpath 21 descends sharply to meet the coast path crossing the next of the Bolt Tail headland. The coast path can be seen ascending to the left, using South Huish footpath 19.
Redrot Cove A slightly different angle from the images at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=196298982" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=196298982">Link</a> , taken from roughly the point where the coast path turns inland across the base of the Bolt Tail headland.
Redrot Cove
A slightly different angle from the images at Link , taken from roughly the point where the coast path turns inland across the base of the Bolt Tail headland.
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Yeovil Rock is located at Grid Ref: SX6639 (Lat: 50.243403, Lng: -3.8672361)

Administrative County: Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///cracker.consoled.meanings. Near Salcombe, Devon

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