Halfway Wall Bay

Bay in Devon

England

Halfway Wall Bay

Quarter Wall Cottages â Lundy Island, Devon These are the Quarter Wall Cottages which were built to house the quarrymen employed by the Lundy Granite Company. Their working conditions may have been harsh – hard manual work in a very raw and exposed environment. There are still signs of the old Lundy Railway, built to transport the granite to waiting ships and away from the island. Time photo taken not available. — Quarter Wall Cottages â Lundy Island, Devon Credit: Martin Richard Phelan

Halfway Wall Bay, located in Devon, is a picturesque bay situated along the coastline of southern England. This bay is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The bay gets its name from the prominent rock formation that divides the bay in half, creating a unique and distinctive feature. Halfway Wall Bay is surrounded by towering cliffs, providing a dramatic backdrop to the sandy beach that stretches along the shoreline. The crystal-clear waters of the bay shimmer under the sunlight, inviting visitors to take a refreshing dip or indulge in water activities such as swimming or snorkeling.

The beach at Halfway Wall Bay offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city life, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and contemplation. Visitors can spread their towels on the soft sand and bask in the warm sunshine, while enjoying the gentle sea breeze that sweeps across the bay.

For those who prefer a more active day out, there are various coastal walks and hiking trails that lead from Halfway Wall Bay to nearby attractions, such as secluded coves or breathtaking viewpoints. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse flora and fauna that can be found in the surrounding cliffs and rock pools.

Facilities at Halfway Wall Bay are limited, with no shops or cafes directly on the beach. However, there are nearby villages and towns where visitors can find amenities and enjoy local cuisine. Overall, Halfway Wall Bay offers a serene and unspoiled coastal experience, making it a hidden gem of Devon.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.181421/-4.6628909 or Grid Reference SS1345. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Quarter Wall Cottages â Lundy Island, Devon

These are the Quarter Wall Cottages which were built to house the quarrymen employed by the Lundy Granite Company. Their working conditions may have been harsh – hard manual work in a very raw and exposed environment. There are still signs of the old Lundy Railway, built to transport the granite to waiting ships and away from the island. Time photo taken not available.

Martin Richard Phelan

THV Galatea at work off Lundy Island

This Trinity House vessel was busy with lighthouse work that involved a helicopter going back and forth. For more about the Galatea see Link

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Gateway in Threequarter Wall, Lundy

Gateway on a track leading to the north end of Lundy.

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The eastern cliffs of Lundy Island

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Millcombe House, Lundy Island

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Holiday rental properties on Lundy Island

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The only tree in the village?

A rarity on Lundy Island, in the garden of 'Old House'.

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The Marisco Tavern, Lundy Island

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The shop and store on Lundy

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Looking back to the mainland

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Track heading to the north of Lundy Island

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St Helen's Church, Lundy Island

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Interior, St Helen's Church, Lundy Island

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View towards the 'Old Light' on Lundy

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Sailing ship, anchored off Lundy

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Lundy Old Lighthouse

The first lighthouse on Lundy (now known as the Old Light) was built on the summit of Chapel Hill in 1819. The site is 469 feet (143 m) above sea level; the highest base for a lighthouse in Britain and the light was often obscured by fog. Although ongoing attempts were made to improve the quality of the main light, continued complaints about the difficulty of sighting the light in fog led to the lighthouse being abandoned in 1897 when the North and South Lundy lighthouses were built. The Old Light and the associated keepers' houses are kept open by the Landmark Trust. Lighthouses on Lundy. (2022, May 11). In Wikipedia. Link

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The Church of St Helen, Lundy

The present square-towered stone parish* church was built in the mid-1890s by the Reverend Hudson Grosett Heaven, financed by a bequest from Sarah Langworthy, born Sarah Heaven, of the Heaven family which owned Lundy from 1834 to 1918. The church was completed in 1896 and consecrated on 17 June 1897. The church is in Victorian Gothic Early English style in granite and ashlar; it has a large three-stage tower with battlements. It is a Grade II listed building (List Entry number: 1104955) Link

Historic England. * The parish of Lundy was created in December 2013 and St Helen's is its parish church. Before then, St Helen's was an "extra-parochial place", meaning that Lundy did not fall within the boundaries of any ecclesiastical parish. St Helen's Church, Lundy. (2022, June 24). In Wikipedia. Link

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Beacon Hill, Lundy

This is the old lighthouse. As in other places, it was found that lighthouses that were too high were often obscured by low cloud and so ineffective. On Lundy this was replaced by lower lights at the north and south end of the island, and it is now one of the holiday lets on Lundy.

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Halfway Wall Bay is located at Grid Ref: SS1345 (Lat: 51.181421, Lng: -4.6628909)

Administrative County: Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall