Halftide Rock
Island in Devon
England
Halftide Rock
Halftide Rock is a small island located off the coast of Devon, England. Situated in the Bristol Channel, it is approximately 1.5 miles from the mainland and covers an area of around 6 acres. The island is made up of rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, providing a picturesque and dramatic landscape.
Accessible only during low tide, Halftide Rock is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. During high tide, the island is completely submerged, making it inaccessible and adding to its allure. However, caution is advised when visiting, as the changing tides can create dangerous conditions.
The island is home to a variety of bird species, including gulls, cormorants, and razorbills, making it a haven for birdwatchers. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, attracting snorkelers and divers who can explore the vibrant underwater ecosystem.
Halftide Rock's unique geological formations and rich biodiversity make it a significant site for scientific research and conservation efforts. The island is part of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ensuring its protection and preservation.
While there are no permanent structures or facilities on the island, visitors can enjoy the unspoiled natural beauty and tranquility it offers. It is important to note that camping and fires are not permitted, in order to preserve the fragile ecosystem.
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Halftide Rock Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 50.343958/-3.5717565 or Grid Reference SX8850. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Charred tree stump above Newfoundland Cove
Sixteen months after SX9049 : Charred tree stump above Newfoundland Cove, there is plenty of new ground cover but the stump remains as a reminder.
Bench overlooking The Warren
Just off the coastal path as it goes towards Froward Point.
Buoy off Newfoundland Cove
Presumably a bell buoy, but an interesting shape, by the entrance to the River Dart.
Foxglove on the coast path
Digitalis purpurea above Newfoundland Cove. The blooms in South Devon only began to open the week before, and were currently at their best.
Newfoundland Cove
This is the same view as SX9049 : Kingswear: Newfoundland Cove, from the same spot, taken just over 6 weeks later, with the coastline running out from the cove to Inner Froward Point, with one of the searchlight positions below Brownstone Battery just visible. The arrival of leaves has transformed the scene.
South West Coast Path approaching Newfoundland Cove
The path northwest of Brownstone Battery is mostly through trees, but here there is a glimpse of the coast, with Compass Cove Cottages across the mouth of the Dart.
South West Coast Path above Newfoundland Cove
The path climbs through a mixture of vegetation towards the northwest corner of the square.
Slopes above Newfoundland Cove
From the coast path, high above SX8949 : Newfoundland Cove, looking across the precipitous slopes to where the trees begin to close in.
Inner Froward Point
From the coast path looking south-east with Newfoundland Cove below. Coastal oak wood on the left showing typical stunted and wind-blown growth. Newfoundland Cove is said to derive from the local trade with Newfoundland and its fishing banks from the 1600s to the 1800s.
Wood sage by the coast path above Newfoundland Cove
By Kingswear footpath 13. Teucrium scorodonia is a common summer plant, but there only seems to be one other close view of it on the site at present - NH2738 : Wood Sage (Teucrium scorodonia), Glen Strathfarrar.
Halftide Rock is located at Grid Ref: SX8850 (Lat: 50.343958, Lng: -3.5717565)
Administrative County: Devon
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
What 3 Words
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 50.343958,-3.5717565Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Survey Date: 2022-04-15
Lat/Long: 50.3483273/-3.5732375
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Mounting: stone_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TQ6 175D
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Source: https://www.mapillary.com/app/?lat=50.3476862842686&lng=-3.570101587105142&z=17&pKey=7VCRfBEtMraKJXPrjfG5hg&focus=photo;survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Survey Date: 2018-05-28
Lat/Long: 50.3477416/-3.5701102
One Gun Point
Natural: headland
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 50.3435312/-3.5687285
Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 50.34269/-3.56717
Castle Point
Natural: headland
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 50.3423868/-3.5659654
Post Office
Kingswear Post Office
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Postcode: TQ6 0AA
Addr Street: The Square
Addr Village: Kingswear
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr,Su 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-18:00
Operator: Post Office
Operator Wikidata: Q1783168
Ref Pol Id: 4435
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView;pol_branch_list_2020‑11‑13
Lat/Long: 50.3482658/-3.5731602
Seamark Light 1 Character: Iso
Seamark Light 1 Colour: green
Seamark Light 1 Height: 9
Seamark Light 1 Period: 3
Seamark Light 1 Range: 8
Seamark Light 1 Sector End: 325
Seamark Light 1 Sector Start: 318
Seamark Light 2 Character: Iso
Seamark Light 2 Colour: white
Seamark Light 2 Height: 9
Seamark Light 2 Period: 3
Seamark Light 2 Range: 8
Seamark Light 2 Sector End: 331
Seamark Light 2 Sector Start: 325
Seamark Light 3 Character: Iso
Seamark Light 3 Colour: red
Seamark Light 3 Height: 9
Seamark Light 3 Period: 3
Seamark Light 3 Range: 8
Seamark Light 3 Sector End: 340
Seamark Light 3 Sector Start: 331
Seamark Light Reference: A 0236
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 50.3468216/-3.5682584
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 12:00; Su off
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TQ6 169
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Lat/Long: 50.3483602/-3.5729072
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Check Date: 2022-03-26
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TQ6 156D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Lat/Long: 50.343061/-3.573787
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Check Date: 2022-06-18
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Mapillary: 350022693442429
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TQ6 162D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3454249/-3.577021
Seamark Beacon Lateral Category: port
Seamark Beacon Lateral Colour: red
Seamark Beacon Lateral Shape: pile
Seamark Beacon Lateral System: iala-a
Seamark Type: beacon_lateral
Lat/Long: 50.3439143/-3.5717904
Seamark Buoy Special Purpose Colour: yellow
Seamark Buoy Special Purpose Shape: spherical
Seamark Type: buoy_special_purpose
Lat/Long: 50.3440804/-3.5711626
Bench
Backrest: yes
Mapillary: 3893638014047538
Survey Date: 2018-05-27
Lat/Long: 50.3430084/-3.5738263
Bench
Backrest: yes
Mapillary: 1036416163560021
Survey Date: 2018-05-27
Lat/Long: 50.3437701/-3.5740529
Bench
Backrest: yes
Mapillary: 390301645421247
Survey Date: 2018-05-27
Lat/Long: 50.3438591/-3.5743466
Note: gate for "Gramercy Boathouse" and "Ten Fathoms"
Lat/Long: 50.3441604/-3.574816
Note: gate to 2 Beechcroft, Gallants Quay 32A
Lat/Long: 50.3457831/-3.5771629
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Street Cabinet: telecom
Lat/Long: 50.3454532/-3.5770281
Colour: green
Communication: outdoor_dslam
Man Made: street_cabinet
Street Cabinet: telecom
Lat/Long: 50.3454425/-3.5770187
Toilets
Kingswear Dartmouth Ferry Terminal
Fee: no
Female: yes
Operator: South Hams District Council
Toilets Disposal: flush
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 50.3483275/-3.5730034
Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Check Date: 2023-06-27
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box in front of the toilets by Dartmouth Castle
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: yes
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 50.3419377/-3.5664609
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.3460617/-3.577045
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.3417361/-3.5760311
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.3469118/-3.5700274
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.346905/-3.5698579
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: The Old Coachouse
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Street: Weeke Hill
Lat/Long: 50.3411223/-3.5749426
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3421098/-3.5738801
Boat Storage
Warfleet Quay Boat Park
Access: permit
Operator: Dartmouth Town Council
Lat/Long: 50.3424138/-3.5733926
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Creek Cottage
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3423525/-3.573913
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: The Old Coachouse
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Street: Weeke Hill
Lat/Long: 50.3412298/-3.5749463
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Creek View
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3421894/-3.5738068
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Foretop Cottage
Addr Street: Castle Road
Lat/Long: 50.3425452/-3.571217
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Gunfield
Addr Street: Castle Road
Lat/Long: 50.3432548/-3.5692206
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: 4 Cottages
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3416939/-3.5741176
Addr Block Number: Appartments 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3419584/-3.5741143
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Warfleet Cottage
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3422357/-3.5738773
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Haven Lights
Addr Street: Castle Road
Lat/Long: 50.3429649/-3.568385
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: 3 Cottages
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3416494/-3.5741763
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: The Old Coachouse
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Weeke Hill
Lat/Long: 50.3412876/-3.5748792
Addr Block Number: Appartment 1
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Tourism: apartment
Lat/Long: 50.3421052/-3.5741009
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Riverside
Lat/Long: 50.3433128/-3.5698756
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Rosebank
Addr Street: Castle Road
Lat/Long: 50.3429242/-3.5678939
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Pottery Cottage
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3415031/-3.5744549
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Slipway
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3423296/-3.5737446
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: Galions Quay
Addr Street: Castle Road
Lat/Long: 50.3432228/-3.56967
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: 5 Cottages
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3417341/-3.5740564
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: 10 Cottages
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3419164/-3.5738257
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: 9 Cottages
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3418813/-3.5738619
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: 8 Cottages
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3418428/-3.5739088
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: 7 Cottages
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3418034/-3.5739558
Addr City: Dartmouth
Addr Housename: 6 Cottages
Addr Street: Warfleet Creek Road
Lat/Long: 50.3417692/-3.5740161
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: on wall next to post box on Fore Street, Kingswear
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 50.3483518/-3.5729046
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3420521/-3.5665147
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3420284/-3.5664381
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3426041/-3.567443
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Diameter Signed: no
Fire Hydrant Position: lane
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3431703/-3.5690682
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-05-28
Lat/Long: 50.342439/-3.5736184
Information: guidepost
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.3402434/-3.5682075
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3426019/-3.5724313
Information: guidepost
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.3400772/-3.5682272
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3400588/-3.5683001
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3404417/-3.5679232
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3418388/-3.5659916
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3425794/-3.5674288
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3419603/-3.5660849
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.340931/-3.5666089
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3414954/-3.5663005
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.342628/-3.5672754
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On wall next to Postbox on Warfleet Road
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Mapillary: 1402375196829999
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.3430744/-3.5737802
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Diameter: 4"
Fire Hydrant Position: lane
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-03-26
Lat/Long: 50.341502/-3.5747231
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-04-15
Lat/Long: 50.3479234/-3.5731834
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-04-15
Lat/Long: 50.3478996/-3.5724669
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-04-15
Lat/Long: 50.3483452/-3.5729744
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-04-24
Lat/Long: 50.3476435/-3.5697881
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-04-24
Lat/Long: 50.347781/-3.5716146
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Position: sidewalk
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-04-24
Lat/Long: 50.3477318/-3.5702385
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-04-24
Lat/Long: 50.3472735/-3.5677372
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3424245/-3.5736808
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3445574/-3.5758209
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3436987/-3.5737389
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3426456/-3.5724392
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3428747/-3.5708563
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3426428/-3.5724673
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3426248/-3.5725509
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3426215/-3.5726342
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3442413/-3.5752384
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-06-18
Lat/Long: 50.3451259/-3.5770743
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