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Landing Cove

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Devon South Hams

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Landing Cove

Thatched Cottage in East Prawle
Thatched Cottage in East Prawle Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Landing Cove is a picturesque coastal area located in Devon, England. Nestled between rugged cliffs and rolling hills, the cove offers stunning views of the sea and surrounding estuary. The crystal-clear waters of the sea gently lap against the sandy shore, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

The cove is also home to a small creek that winds its way through the landscape, providing a haven for wildlife such as birds, fish, and marine life. The creek is a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching, with a variety of species to be spotted throughout the year.

Visitors to Landing Cove can take in the natural beauty of the area by walking along the coastal paths, exploring the rock pools, or simply relaxing on the beach. The cove is a popular destination for families, couples, and nature enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Overall, Landing Cove is a hidden gem in Devon, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and tranquility for visitors to enjoy.

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Landing Cove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.205167/-3.7150652 or Grid Reference SX7735. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thatched Cottage in East Prawle
Thatched Cottage in East Prawle
East Prawle With the public conveniences the first building on the left
East Prawle
With the public conveniences the first building on the left
Towards a rock outcrop Seen from a public footpath near East Prawle
Towards a rock outcrop
Seen from a public footpath near East Prawle
Public footpath from East Prawle The path looking westwards. To the south, way out of shot, is Prawle Point
Public footpath from East Prawle
The path looking westwards. To the south, way out of shot, is Prawle Point
A field of Oats Looking towards Prawle Point from a public footpath from East Prawle
A field of Oats
Looking towards Prawle Point from a public footpath from East Prawle
Farmland above the Pig's Nose Looking towards Bolt Head and the entrance to Salcombe Harbour in the distance
Farmland above the Pig's Nose
Looking towards Bolt Head and the entrance to Salcombe Harbour in the distance
Towards Gammon Head On a footpath leading to the South West Coast Path above Elender Cove
Towards Gammon Head
On a footpath leading to the South West Coast Path above Elender Cove
Gammon Head
Gammon Head
By Gammon Head
By Gammon Head
Towards the South West Coast Path Just east from Elender Cove, with moored yacht
Towards the South West Coast Path
Just east from Elender Cove, with moored yacht
Entrance to Ash Park, East Prawle Attractive random stone wall on the edge of the village
Entrance to Ash Park, East Prawle
Attractive random stone wall on the edge of the village
The Pigs Nose, East Prawle Village inn. The individuals with the red caps are part of a touring cricket side from near Reading. They play South Hams clubs every summer
The Pigs Nose, East Prawle
Village inn. The individuals with the red caps are part of a touring cricket side from near Reading. They play South Hams clubs every summer
The bar at the Pigs Nose Pub interior
The bar at the Pigs Nose
Pub interior
Cricket match at East Prawle A local team - batting - play a touring side from Reading way. An annual fixture, apparently
Cricket match at East Prawle
A local team - batting - play a touring side from Reading way. An annual fixture, apparently
View towards Langerstone Point, Devon The headland in the background is Langerstone Point. The beach has an interesting array of rock pools, lichens and flora such as Rock Samphire <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4680605">SX7936 : Rock samphire and lichen, East Prawle, Devon</a>. The rocks from the foreground to the headland are a wave-cut platform comprising hornblendic and chloritic schists, and quartz-mica schists that are sedimentary rocks that have been metamorphosed and intensely folded, resulting (in my opinion) in some beautiful rock forms.
View towards Langerstone Point, Devon
The headland in the background is Langerstone Point. The beach has an interesting array of rock pools, lichens and flora such as Rock Samphire SX7936 : Rock samphire and lichen, East Prawle, Devon. The rocks from the foreground to the headland are a wave-cut platform comprising hornblendic and chloritic schists, and quartz-mica schists that are sedimentary rocks that have been metamorphosed and intensely folded, resulting (in my opinion) in some beautiful rock forms.
Coastal farmland by Hine Hill, Devon A September view, with straw bales rolled up on the fields. The headland in the background is Sleaden Rocks, across Lannacombe Bay, and hidden behind it is Start Point and the lighthouse there. The coast path runs along the right hand edge of the fields.
Coastal farmland by Hine Hill, Devon
A September view, with straw bales rolled up on the fields. The headland in the background is Sleaden Rocks, across Lannacombe Bay, and hidden behind it is Start Point and the lighthouse there. The coast path runs along the right hand edge of the fields.
Sharpers Head, East Prawle, Devon Schist. Originally the rocks here were sedimentary layers, but under intense pressure and heat the rocks are metamorphosed into the strange and imposing gnarled schists that make up the coast here.
Sharpers Head, East Prawle, Devon
Schist. Originally the rocks here were sedimentary layers, but under intense pressure and heat the rocks are metamorphosed into the strange and imposing gnarled schists that make up the coast here.
Raised beach at Prawle Point, Devon The raised beach (or wave-cut platform) here - the flat land above the small cliff running along the shoreline - was formed around 10,000 years ago, towards the end of the last ice age, when sea levels were high due to the melting of ice sheets. It has been farmed for around 5,000 years. There is an excellent and readable description of this area's history and geology at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/96/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/96/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Raised beach at Prawle Point, Devon
The raised beach (or wave-cut platform) here - the flat land above the small cliff running along the shoreline - was formed around 10,000 years ago, towards the end of the last ice age, when sea levels were high due to the melting of ice sheets. It has been farmed for around 5,000 years. There is an excellent and readable description of this area's history and geology at LinkExternal link
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Landing Cove is located at Grid Ref: SX7735 (Lat: 50.205167, Lng: -3.7150652)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///icons.escalated.sanded. Near Salcombe, Devon

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