Bovisand Bay

Bay in Devon

England

Bovisand Bay

Beacon near the South West Coast Path between Bovisand and Heybrook Bay The Plymouth Breakwater can just be made out in the background to the left.
Beacon near the South West Coast Path between Bovisand and Heybrook Bay Credit: Ruth Sharville

Bovisand Bay is a picturesque coastal area located in South Devon, England. Situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this bay offers visitors a stunning landscape of sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and crystal-clear waters. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil seaside retreat.

The bay is nestled between the villages of Bovisand and Down Thomas, approximately five miles from the city of Plymouth. Its convenient location makes it easily accessible by car or public transportation. Bovisand Bay boasts a large parking area for visitors, ensuring convenience and ease of access.

The main attraction of Bovisand Bay is its beautiful sandy beach, which stretches for over half a mile at low tide. The beach offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy, including swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. The calm and shallow waters make it a safe spot for families with children.

For those seeking a more adventurous experience, Bovisand Bay also offers opportunities for water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. The bay's clear waters allow for excellent visibility, making it an ideal spot for underwater exploration.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bovisand Bay is surrounded by scenic coastal walks, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Visitors can explore the South West Coast Path, which meanders along the rugged cliffs and provides stunning vistas of the bay and its surroundings.

Overall, Bovisand Bay is a hidden gem on the South Devon coast, offering visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and recreational activities. Whether one seeks relaxation or adventure, this bay provides a captivating experience for all who visit.

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Bovisand Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.334828/-4.123987 or Grid Reference SX4850. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beacon near the South West Coast Path between Bovisand and Heybrook Bay The Plymouth Breakwater can just be made out in the background to the left.
Beacon near the South West Coast Path between Bovisand and Heybrook Bay
The Plymouth Breakwater can just be made out in the background to the left.
Grassy area - and occasional car park - Bovisand Bay You can just make out the yellow helicopter in the centre of the photo.  It belongs to the Electricity board - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7118177">SX4950 : Zoom shot of Electricity Board helicopter over chalets at Bovisand</a>.
Grassy area - and occasional car park - Bovisand Bay
You can just make out the yellow helicopter in the centre of the photo. It belongs to the Electricity board - see SX4950 : Zoom shot of Electricity Board helicopter over chalets at Bovisand.
Crownhill  Bay, Bovisand - south end, from the access steps
Crownhill Bay, Bovisand - south end, from the access steps
Shag Stone This rock, near the Eastern entrance to Plymouth Sound, is one of several along the coastline with the same name. The rock is a popular spot with the local Cormorant population.
Shag Stone
This rock, near the Eastern entrance to Plymouth Sound, is one of several along the coastline with the same name. The rock is a popular spot with the local Cormorant population.
Heybrook Bay The settlement at Heybrook Bay, adjacent to Wembury Point
Heybrook Bay
The settlement at Heybrook Bay, adjacent to Wembury Point
Heybrook Bay This is not a tourist spot.  There is no beach, just rocks and a warning sign in the village advises you not to eat any shellfish you might find.
Heybrook Bay
This is not a tourist spot. There is no beach, just rocks and a warning sign in the village advises you not to eat any shellfish you might find.
Manor Bourne, Andurn Brake Looking down on  Manor Bourne and over Andurn Brake from the arable fields that descend from Down Thomas to the coast. This image showing a Royal Navy frigate shortly after its sailing out from Plymouth Sound.
Manor Bourne, Andurn Brake
Looking down on Manor Bourne and over Andurn Brake from the arable fields that descend from Down Thomas to the coast. This image showing a Royal Navy frigate shortly after its sailing out from Plymouth Sound.
Renney Rocks This is a rocky promontory on the western side of Heybrook Bay seen at mid-tide.  At low tide a wide area of rocks are exposed, at high tide just a few limestone crags.
Renney Rocks
This is a rocky promontory on the western side of Heybrook Bay seen at mid-tide. At low tide a wide area of rocks are exposed, at high tide just a few limestone crags.
Across Heybrook Bay The wave-cut platform in the foreground is a raised beach which stands roughly at the current high tide mark. Behind it the low cliffs are made of glacial "head", an unconsolidated deposit formed in periglacial times.
Across Heybrook Bay
The wave-cut platform in the foreground is a raised beach which stands roughly at the current high tide mark. Behind it the low cliffs are made of glacial "head", an unconsolidated deposit formed in periglacial times.
Renney Road looking towards Plymouth Breakwater This is the site of Fort Renney which was a Gunnery Battery protecting Plymouth Sound.
Renney Road looking towards Plymouth Breakwater
This is the site of Fort Renney which was a Gunnery Battery protecting Plymouth Sound.
Old Fort Renney looking towards Cawsand The building in the foreground is part of the old gunnery battery which overlooks Heybrook Bay.
Old Fort Renney looking towards Cawsand
The building in the foreground is part of the old gunnery battery which overlooks Heybrook Bay.
Andurn Point At a fairly low tide the rocks stretch out like a fist into the approaches to Plymouth Sound. Rame Head is just visible in the west.
Andurn Point
At a fairly low tide the rocks stretch out like a fist into the approaches to Plymouth Sound. Rame Head is just visible in the west.
View south across Westlake Bay Renney Rocks are sticking out beyond the point at the southern end of this small bay.
View south across Westlake Bay
Renney Rocks are sticking out beyond the point at the southern end of this small bay.
Renney Rocks Viewed from the South West Coastal Path LDF. This is at low tide, the rocks becoming an island at mean high tide.
Renney Rocks
Viewed from the South West Coastal Path LDF. This is at low tide, the rocks becoming an island at mean high tide.
Wembury: approaching Heybrook Bay On the South West Coast Path. The large building, centre, with the terrace, dark roof and car park up on the left, is the Eddystone Inn, with two restaurants and a bar providing good views out to sea
Wembury: approaching Heybrook Bay
On the South West Coast Path. The large building, centre, with the terrace, dark roof and car park up on the left, is the Eddystone Inn, with two restaurants and a bar providing good views out to sea
Wembury: coast at Heybrook Bay Looking towards Cawsand Bay with the neighbouring Cornish villages of Cawsand and Kingsand across the water, in the distance
Wembury: coast at Heybrook Bay
Looking towards Cawsand Bay with the neighbouring Cornish villages of Cawsand and Kingsand across the water, in the distance
Wembury: nearing Heybrook Bay Seen from a new upper path on National Trust land. The National Trust boundary is indicated by the sign to the right of the path
Wembury: nearing Heybrook Bay
Seen from a new upper path on National Trust land. The National Trust boundary is indicated by the sign to the right of the path
The Roscoff ferry passing Heybrook Bay Seen from a point near ‘Queen Adelaide’s Chapel’, above Penlee Point. The MV Pont L’Abbé heading for Plymouth. The vessel, commissioned in 2006, carries 1120 passengers and 410 cars and has a crew of 120. Weighing 19, 321 tonnes, the ship has a cruising speed of 19.5 knots.
The Roscoff ferry passing Heybrook Bay
Seen from a point near ‘Queen Adelaide’s Chapel’, above Penlee Point. The MV Pont L’Abbé heading for Plymouth. The vessel, commissioned in 2006, carries 1120 passengers and 410 cars and has a crew of 120. Weighing 19, 321 tonnes, the ship has a cruising speed of 19.5 knots.
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Bovisand Bay is located at Grid Ref: SX4850 (Lat: 50.334828, Lng: -4.123987)

Administrative County: Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

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Bovisand Fort
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Toilets
Access: yes
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Bus Stop
Bovisand Cafe
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Waste Basket
Survey Date: 2021-12-11
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Post Box
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Bus Stop
Bovisand Cafe
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