Bigbury Bay

Bay in Devon

England

Bigbury Bay

Broad Sand A cove between Yarmouth Sand and Bantham Sand. Ahead is Burgh Island with its hotel.
Broad Sand Credit: Derek Harper

Bigbury Bay, located in Devon, England, is a picturesque coastal area renowned for its stunning natural beauty and sandy beaches. Situated on the southern coast of the county, the bay stretches from the mouth of the River Avon to the village of Bigbury-on-Sea.

The highlight of Bigbury Bay is its pristine sandy beaches, which attract visitors and locals alike. The beaches are perfect for sunbathing, picnicking, and building sandcastles, while the crystal-clear waters provide great opportunities for swimming and water sports such as surfing and paddleboarding. The bay is also famous for its excellent conditions for wind and kite surfing, making it a popular spot for enthusiasts.

In addition to its lovely beaches, Bigbury Bay boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the iconic Burgh Island. This small tidal island, accessible by a unique sea tractor during high tides, is home to the famous Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel, which has hosted notable guests like Agatha Christie.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse wildlife found in Bigbury Bay. The area is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, attracting birdwatchers who come to observe the numerous seabirds and wading birds that inhabit the bay. The bay's cliffs and rock formations also provide habitats for a variety of marine life.

Visitors to Bigbury Bay can enjoy a range of amenities, including car parks, cafés, and public toilets. The bay is easily accessible by road, and there are also regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and villages.

Overall, Bigbury Bay offers a delightful coastal experience with its stunning beaches, beautiful scenery, and abundant wildlife, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts.

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Bigbury Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.279342/-3.8967702 or Grid Reference SX6443. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broad Sand A cove between Yarmouth Sand and Bantham Sand. Ahead is Burgh Island with its hotel.
Broad Sand
A cove between Yarmouth Sand and Bantham Sand. Ahead is Burgh Island with its hotel.
Rocks by Broad Sand Looking left from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7153086">SX6642 : Broad Sand</a>.
Rocks by Broad Sand
Looking left from SX6642 : Broad Sand.
Goatsbeard near Butter Cove Tragopogon pratensis by the clifftop coastal path.
Goatsbeard near Butter Cove
Tragopogon pratensis by the clifftop coastal path.
Headland and Long Stone The long stone is seen from sea level at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6229771">SX6543 : Long Stone</a>. Here it is seen from the clifftop coast path.
Headland and Long Stone
The long stone is seen from sea level at SX6543 : Long Stone. Here it is seen from the clifftop coast path.
Cliff southeast of Butter Cove And northwest of Broad Sand. A wide grassy shelf has developed a little down from the clifftop.
Cliff southeast of Butter Cove
And northwest of Broad Sand. A wide grassy shelf has developed a little down from the clifftop.
Hole in the coast path near Thurlestone A tripod of poles deters the unwary.
Hole in the coast path near Thurlestone
A tripod of poles deters the unwary.
Path above the Avon estuary Walkers follow Thurlestone footpath 19 along a ridge to meet the coast path above the Long Stone. The tide is out and Burgh Island, partly obscured, is linked to the mainland, while sandbanks predominate in the Avon estuary.
Path above the Avon estuary
Walkers follow Thurlestone footpath 19 along a ridge to meet the coast path above the Long Stone. The tide is out and Burgh Island, partly obscured, is linked to the mainland, while sandbanks predominate in the Avon estuary.
Wave-cut platform near Bantham Sand Looking towards Burgh Island, linked at low tide to Bigbury-on-Sea on the mainland..
Wave-cut platform near Bantham Sand
Looking towards Burgh Island, linked at low tide to Bigbury-on-Sea on the mainland..
Cattle, Bantham A thoroughly bucolic scene by the Buckland Stream next to the car park for Bantham Sand.
Cattle, Bantham
A thoroughly bucolic scene by the Buckland Stream next to the car park for Bantham Sand.
Avon estuary at Bantham From near the payment booth for the car park, looking upstream.
Avon estuary at Bantham
From near the payment booth for the car park, looking upstream.
Bantham The village seen across the Buckland Stream valley. Unnamed woods line the slopes across the (almost) entirely hidden Avon estuary.
Bantham
The village seen across the Buckland Stream valley. Unnamed woods line the slopes across the (almost) entirely hidden Avon estuary.
Path above the Avon estuary Looking the other way from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7204304">SX6643 : Path above the Avon estuary</a> along Thurlestone footpath 19.
Path above the Avon estuary
Looking the other way from SX6643 : Path above the Avon estuary along Thurlestone footpath 19.
Buckland Stream valley Looking left from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7205577">SX6643 : Path above the Avon estuary</a>, with the villages of Bantham (left) and West Buckland (right).
Buckland Stream valley
Looking left from SX6643 : Path above the Avon estuary, with the villages of Bantham (left) and West Buckland (right).
Bantham and Avon estuary Looking left from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7205581">SX6643 : Buckland Stream valley</a>, with Bantham on the right, the car park for the Sand and Ham on the left, and the Avon curving inland with woods on its right bank.
Bantham and Avon estuary
Looking left from SX6643 : Buckland Stream valley, with Bantham on the right, the car park for the Sand and Ham on the left, and the Avon curving inland with woods on its right bank.
Bantham Ham Looking left from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7205618">SX6643 : Bantham and Avon estuary</a>, with Bantham Sand on the left and the car park on the right. The Avon estuary curves around the Ham, with the river cliff and houses on Folly Hill east of Bigbury-on-Sea.
Bantham Ham
Looking left from SX6643 : Bantham and Avon estuary, with Bantham Sand on the left and the car park on the right. The Avon estuary curves around the Ham, with the river cliff and houses on Folly Hill east of Bigbury-on-Sea.
Long Stone A year after <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7153161">SX6643 : Headland and Long Stone</a>, and at a lower tide and a different time of day.
Long Stone
A year after SX6643 : Headland and Long Stone, and at a lower tide and a different time of day.
Cliffs, Butter Cove Looking left from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7205672">SX6543 : Long Stone</a>. Hope Cove and Bolt Tail are in the distance.
Cliffs, Butter Cove
Looking left from SX6543 : Long Stone. Hope Cove and Bolt Tail are in the distance.
Cliffs near Bantham With a wide wave-cut platform below, and Bantham Sand ahead. The River Avon emerges from its estuary. On the left is Bigbury-on-Sea. The coast path follows Thurlestone footpath 3 along the clifftop, kept at a reasonable distance by a fence.
Cliffs near Bantham
With a wide wave-cut platform below, and Bantham Sand ahead. The River Avon emerges from its estuary. On the left is Bigbury-on-Sea. The coast path follows Thurlestone footpath 3 along the clifftop, kept at a reasonable distance by a fence.
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Bigbury Bay is located at Grid Ref: SX6443 (Lat: 50.279342, Lng: -3.8967702)

Administrative County: Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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