Embury Parlour

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Devon Torridge

England

Embury Parlour

Welcome Mouth Waterfall
Welcome Mouth Waterfall Credit: thejackrustles

Embury Parlour is a prominent coastal feature located in Devon, England. Situated on the southern coast, it is a captivating headland that extends into the English Channel, creating a picturesque point that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea, providing a natural barrier against the crashing waves. These cliffs are composed of various rock types, including limestone and sandstone, which have been shaped over centuries by the erosive forces of the sea.

Embury Parlour is known for its diverse wildlife and rich biodiversity. The surrounding waters are home to a variety of marine species, including seals, dolphins, and numerous fish species. Birdwatchers also flock to this area, as it serves as an important nesting site for various seabirds, including gulls, kittiwakes, and cormorants.

Visitors to Embury Parlour can enjoy a range of outdoor activities. The headland offers excellent opportunities for hiking and walking along its well-maintained coastal paths, which provide stunning views of the coastline. The area is also popular for fishing, with anglers often casting their lines from the cliffs or the designated fishing spots along the shore.

In addition to its natural beauty, Embury Parlour has historical significance. The headland was once a strategic location for coastal defenses, with remnants of ancient fortifications still visible today. These remnants serve as a reminder of the area's past and add to the charm and allure of this coastal feature.

Overall, Embury Parlour in Devon is a captivating headland that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance. It is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape along the stunning English coastline.

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Embury Parlour Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.946714/-4.540432 or Grid Reference SS2119. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Welcome Mouth Waterfall
Welcome Mouth Waterfall
Sea view from holiday cottage in Welcombe
Sea view from holiday cottage in Welcombe
St Nectan's Well, Welcombe
St Nectan's Well, Welcombe
Cut Mark St Nectan's Church, Welcombe <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.welcombe.org/church.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.welcombe.org/church.htm">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>

Not on OS DB but shown on old maps.
Cut Mark St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
LinkExternal link Not on OS DB but shown on old maps.
Footpath, Welcombe
Footpath, Welcombe
Views out to sea near South Hole
Views out to sea near South Hole
Welcombe Mouth
Welcombe Mouth
Welcombe: West Mill and Marsland Mouth Almost into Cornwall. West Mill, now a private house, once had two waterwheels in two mill houses, one above the other. The upper waterwheel survives. Construction work is for a private car park to be screened from the South West Coast Path
Welcombe: West Mill and Marsland Mouth
Almost into Cornwall. West Mill, now a private house, once had two waterwheels in two mill houses, one above the other. The upper waterwheel survives. Construction work is for a private car park to be screened from the South West Coast Path
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
St Nectan's Well, Welcombe Well, one of the wells. There's another St Nectan's Well at Stoke, Hartland <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS2324">SS2324</a>
St Nectan's Well, Welcombe
Well, one of the wells. There's another St Nectan's Well at Stoke, Hartland SS2324
Ronald Duncan's Hut Apparently Ronald Duncan was a poet and playwright. Just shows my sad lack of education. Any other information will be gratefully received. <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.britannica.com/eb/article-9031462?tocId=9031462" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9031462?tocId=9031462">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>
Ronald Duncan's Hut
Apparently Ronald Duncan was a poet and playwright. Just shows my sad lack of education. Any other information will be gratefully received. LinkExternal link
Waterfalls at Welcombe Mouth Lots of rain recently, so lots of water for the waterfall. You can also see two people on the stepping stones.
Waterfalls at Welcombe Mouth
Lots of rain recently, so lots of water for the waterfall. You can also see two people on the stepping stones.
Embury Beacon An Iron-age promontory fort.
Embury Beacon
An Iron-age promontory fort.
West to Embury Beacon The hill in the distance ends abruptly with 500 ft. cliffs on the far side. From this point the sea is completely obscured.
West to Embury Beacon
The hill in the distance ends abruptly with 500 ft. cliffs on the far side. From this point the sea is completely obscured.
North of Putsole Farm View north over birchwood and gorse to the plantation around Golden Park.
North of Putsole Farm
View north over birchwood and gorse to the plantation around Golden Park.
Folded strata at Welcombe Mouth
Folded strata at Welcombe Mouth
An adder below Knap Head This adder (Vipera berus) was basking in the sun on the coast path as I was descending from Knap Head, my footsteps disturbed it, but I was able to photograph it quickly before it disappeared into the vegetation.  I think with its brown colouring this is a female.
An adder below Knap Head
This adder (Vipera berus) was basking in the sun on the coast path as I was descending from Knap Head, my footsteps disturbed it, but I was able to photograph it quickly before it disappeared into the vegetation. I think with its brown colouring this is a female.
Welcombe Mouth Waterfall
Welcombe Mouth Waterfall
Show me another place!

Embury Parlour is located at Grid Ref: SS2119 (Lat: 50.946714, Lng: -4.540432)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Torridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///quietest.strictest.overcomes. Near Flexbury, Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.946714,-4.540432
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 50.9502766/-4.5384522
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 50.9440235/-4.5415137
Embury Beacon
Archaeological Site: fortification
Historic: archaeological_site
Historic Civilization: iron-age
Wikidata: Q17647498
Lat/Long: 50.9472175/-4.5398555
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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