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Chad Rock

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Devon South Hams

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Chad Rock

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

Chad Rock is a prominent coastal feature located in Devon, a county in southwestern England. It is specifically categorized as a headland or a point, jutting out into the sea and forming a distinct geographical formation.

Situated on the rugged coastline of Devon, Chad Rock offers stunning views of the surrounding area, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The headland is characterized by its rocky cliffs, which dramatically drop off into the sea below. These cliffs are composed of various types of rock, including sedimentary and igneous formations, providing a geological spectacle for visitors.

Chad Rock also boasts a diverse range of wildlife and plant species, making it an important ecological site. The headland provides a habitat for various seabirds, such as gulls and cormorants, which nest and breed in the surrounding cliffs. The coastal waters around Chad Rock are home to a variety of marine life, including seals and dolphins, adding to the natural beauty and biodiversity of the area.

Visitors to Chad Rock can explore the headland by following well-maintained walking trails that offer panoramic views of the coastline. The area is also a popular spot for outdoor activities like hiking, birdwatching, and photography. Additionally, the headland provides opportunities for rock climbing enthusiasts, with its rugged cliffs offering challenges for both beginners and experienced climbers.

Overall, Chad Rock in Devon is a captivating coastal feature that combines stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

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Chad Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.322692/-4.1196666 or Grid Reference SX4949. 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
The Great Mew Stone Beyond the island is Rame Head
The Great Mew Stone
Beyond the island is Rame Head
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.
The Mew Stone The Mew Stone at the eastern end of the entrance to Plymouth Sound
The Mew Stone
The Mew Stone at the eastern end of the entrance to Plymouth Sound
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
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Chad Rock is located at Grid Ref: SX4949 (Lat: 50.322692, Lng: -4.1196666)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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