Rapparee Cove
Sea, Estuary, Creek in Devon North Devon
England
Rapparee Cove
Rapparee Cove is a picturesque coastal area located in the county of Devon, England. Situated along the South West Coast Path, it is renowned for its stunning views of the sea, estuary, and creek. Nestled between the towns of Salcombe and Kingsbridge, Rapparee Cove offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful getaway.
The cove is characterized by its rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters. The sea here provides a refreshing and invigorating experience for swimmers, while also attracting surfers and sailors who take advantage of the excellent conditions. The estuary, formed by the convergence of several rivers, adds a unique charm to the area, creating a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Visitors to Rapparee Cove can explore the surrounding coastal paths, taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the sea and coastline. The area is also home to a range of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and even the occasional dolphin or porpoise.
For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, the creek offers a peaceful setting for boating and fishing. The calm waters and sheltered bay make it an ideal spot for kayaking or paddleboarding, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of the cove.
Overall, Rapparee Cove in Devon offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a serene atmosphere, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy the stunning coastal scenery.
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Rapparee Cove Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.209762/-4.1082113 or Grid Reference SS5247. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Hillsborough as viewed from the Ilfracombe Academy
Hillsborough as taken from room E3 (Science 5) of the Ilfracombe Academy.
Rapparee Cove is located at Grid Ref: SS5247 (Lat: 51.209762, Lng: -4.1082113)
Administrative County: Devon
District: North Devon
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.209762,-4.1082113Fixme: should this be an area rather than a node?
Waterway: dock
Lat/Long: 51.2107775/-4.1111073
Direction: backward
Road Marking: solid_stop_line
Lat/Long: 51.2083826/-4.1130622
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2067603/-4.109778
Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3425.JPG
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 51.2106135/-4.112387
Seamark Light Category: vertical
Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Height: 6
Seamark Light Multiple: 2
Seamark Light Range: 1
Seamark Light Reference: A 5596
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 51.2097557/-4.1131782
Man Made: lighthouse
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Group: 2
Seamark Light Height: 39
Seamark Light Period: 5
Seamark Light Range: 6
Seamark Light Reference: A 5594
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 51.211133/-4.1130066
Direction: forward
Road Marking: solid_stop_line
Lat/Long: 51.20803/-4.1124947
Barrier: bollard
Foot: yes
Surface: asphalt
Lat/Long: 51.2093131/-4.1148994
Mini Roundabout
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3386.JPG
Lat/Long: 51.2105166/-4.1135054
Verity
Artist Name: Damien Hirst
Artwork Type: statue
Height: 20.25 m
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3433.JPG
Tourism: artwork
Website: http://damienhirst.com/verity
Wikidata: Q1428547
Wikipedia: en:Verity (statue)
Lat/Long: 51.2108815/-4.1115862
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Payment Coins: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2063935/-4.1088793
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-04/DSCN3279.JPG
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: EX34 74D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.2064303/-4.1089256
Vending Machine
Operator: North Devon Council
Payment Coins: yes
Payment Credit Cards: no
Payment Debit Cards: no
Payment Notes: no
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 51.2071389/-4.1068093
Fixme: Here should be another bridge and stairs
Lat/Long: 51.2077371/-4.1101159
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2077308/-4.1144759
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2080366/-4.1138965
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2079148/-4.1134043
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2064933/-4.1043101
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2064505/-4.1043128
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2062446/-4.106995
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2061959/-4.1070392
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2061639/-4.1075944
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2062715/-4.1088283
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2054556/-4.1089329
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2071735/-4.1118203
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2071786/-4.1122628
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2077642/-4.1125371
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2077277/-4.1125706
Historic: memorial
Memorial: plaque
Openplaques Id: 54244
Lat/Long: 51.2097627/-4.1087915
Rapparee Cove
Addr City: Ilfracombe
Addr Housenumber: 20
Lat/Long: 51.2062986/-4.1068442
Addr City: Ilfracombe
Addr Housenumber: 8a
Addr Street: Highfield Road
Lat/Long: 51.2068775/-4.112096
Addr City: Ilfracombe
Addr Housename: Fairway
Addr Street: New Barnstaple Road
Lat/Long: 51.2056726/-4.1112055
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Lat/Long: 51.210253/-4.1133773
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Harbour Masters Office in car park by Ilfracombe Harbour
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.2108286/-4.1127867
Harbour Masters Office
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Drive Through: no
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-04/DSCN3172.JPG
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Manufacturer: W.T. Allen & Co, London
Post Box Mounting: stone_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: EX34 25D
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Lat/Long: 51.2067632/-4.102955
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:15; Sa 11:45; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Mounting: brick_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: EX34 19
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Lat/Long: 51.2062063/-4.1042806
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3962.JPG
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Manufacturer: W.T. Allen & Co London
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: EX34 3D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.2083428/-4.1134145
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3950.JPG
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Manufacturer: W.T. Allen & Co London
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: EX34 40D
Lat/Long: 51.2065045/-4.1111304
Vending Machine
Payment Coins: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 51.2091318/-4.1128162
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Note: Not a proper zebra crossing - it has no Belisha beacons or the required markings at each end. Presumably the road isn't adopted as a public highway
Lat/Long: 51.2091326/-4.1134418
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.2110284/-4.1116417
Man Made: planter
Note: Old cart used as a planter
Lat/Long: 51.2102315/-4.1133653
Amenity Disused: fountain
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-04/DSCN3166.JPG
Inscription: To the praise of God and the refreshment of man and beast This drinking fountain is erected by Anne Prevost 1871
Note: This doesn't look like it's a functioning drinking fountain, despite the plaque saying it was repaired in 2006
Start Date: 1871
Lat/Long: 51.2066696/-4.1033252
Erected By: Northern Devon Fisheries Local Action Group; Marine Management Organisation
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-04/DSCN3337.JPG
Information: board
Network: Ilfracombe Fish Trail
Ref: 8
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2091725/-4.1134592
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-04/DSCN3330.JPG
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2091315/-4.1127803
Vending Machine
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-04/DSCN3352.JPG
Operator: North Devon Council
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 51.2093386/-4.114925
Man Made: planter
Note: Boat turned into a planter
Lat/Long: 51.2092301/-4.1116796
Bristol Channel
Erected By: Northern Devon Fisheries Local Action Group; Marine Management Organisation
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3463.JPG
Information: board
Network: Ilfracombe Fish Trail
Note: Board 2 'Bristol Channel' on the Ilfracombe Fish Trail
Ref: 2
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2112774/-4.1117548
Entrance: main
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3565.JPG
Lat/Long: 51.2108761/-4.1125481
Board Title: Damien Hirst Verity
Description: Board with information about 'Verity' artwork
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3449.JPG
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2109171/-4.1116688
Board Title: Ilfracombe Pier
Board Type: rules
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3441.JPG
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2107964/-4.1117295
Stone Bench
Erected By: Northern Devon Fisheries Local Action Group; Marine Management Organisation
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3423.JPG
Information: board
Network: Ilfracombe Fish Trail
Note: Board 3 'Stone Bench' on the Ilfracombe Fish Trail
Ref: 3
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2107363/-4.1117599
Country: GB
Flag Name: Union Jack
Flag Type: national
Flag Wikidata: Q83278
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3529.JPG
Man Made: flagpole
Subject: United Kingdom
Subject Wikidata: Q145
Lat/Long: 51.2111393/-4.1125868
Funky Fish Gift Shop
Gift: souvenir
Note: Part of Ilfracombe Aquarium, but open also to people not visiting the aquarium
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 51.2108444/-4.1131374
Cafe
Pier Cafe
Note: Part of Ilfracombe Aquarium, but open also to people not visiting the aquarium
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2108385/-4.1130676
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: outdoor
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.2099814/-4.1133241
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: outdoor
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.2104496/-4.1134465
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: stone
Note: Built into the harbour wall
Lat/Long: 51.2105195/-4.1148848
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: stone
Note: Built into the harbour wall
Lat/Long: 51.2105203/-4.1149133
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: stone
Note: Built into the harbour wall
Lat/Long: 51.2105352/-4.1151299
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: stone
Note: Built into the harbour wall
Lat/Long: 51.2105315/-4.1150746
Harbour Notice Board
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: North Devon Council
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2108398/-4.1128135
Man Made: floodlight
Note: Floodlight to light up the chapel at night
Lat/Long: 51.2109998/-4.1131025
Erected By: Northern Devon Fisheries Local Action Group; Marine Management Organisation
Information: board
Network: Ilfracombe Fish Trail
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2107538/-4.1129781
St Nicholas Chapel
Erected By: Northern Devon Fisheries Local Action Group; Marine Management Organisation
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3523.JPG
Information: board
Network: Ilfracombe Fish Trail
Note: Board 1 'St Nicholas Chapel' on the Ilfracombe Fish Trail
Ref: 1
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2111166/-4.1127236
Binoculars
Fee: yes
Note: Actually a telescope, rather than binoculars (as this is only viewed through one eye) but serves the same purpose as amenity=binoculars
Payment Coins: only
Lat/Long: 51.2113943/-4.1115099
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3506.JPG
Information: map
Map Type: toposcope
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2111775/-4.1126609
Board Title: Damien Hirst Verity
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3519.JPG
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2110986/-4.1126264
Historic: cannon
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3524.JPG
Lat/Long: 51.2111406/-4.1127099
Binoculars
Charge: 0.20 GBP
Fee: yes
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3518.JPG
Note: Actually a telescope, rather than binoculars (as this is only viewed through one eye) but serves the same purpose as amenity=binoculars
Payment Coins: only
Lat/Long: 51.2111055/-4.1125996
Binoculars
Fee: yes
Note: Actually a telescope, rather than binoculars (as this is only viewed through one eye) but serves the same purpose as amenity=binoculars
Payment Coins: only
Lat/Long: 51.2111742/-4.1126033
Bench
Backrest: no
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3511.JPG
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 51.2111509/-4.1126066
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Image: https://archive.org/details/ilfracombe-2021-09-05/DSCN3957.JPG
Kerb: flush
Note: Though this is at a junction controlled by traffic lights there are no pedestrian signals
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2083/-4.1128825
Direction: forward
Road Marking: solid_stop_line
Lat/Long: 51.2083092/-4.112495
Crane Type: floor-mounted_crane
Man Made: crane
Lat/Long: 51.2092162/-4.1137771
Recycling
Brand: Net Regeneration
Operator: Odyssey Innovation
Recycling Marine Waste: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.2092212/-4.1138592
Street Lamp
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.2091498/-4.1137804
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 51.2083567/-4.1132064
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 51.2066616/-4.1061891
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 51.2064263/-4.1076623
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Ref: 7
Lat/Long: 51.2065292/-4.1088703
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