Sharpland Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Devon South Hams

England

Sharpland Point

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

Sharpland Point is a prominent coastal feature located in Devon, England. It is a headland and point that stretches out into the English Channel, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the sea. Situated in the southern part of Devon, Sharpland Point is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise majestically from the sea, providing a dramatic backdrop to the landscape. The cliffs are made up of sedimentary rock layers that have been eroded over time by the relentless force of the waves. This erosion has created a series of caves, arches, and stacks that add to the allure of Sharpland Point.

The area surrounding the point is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species inhabiting the cliffs and the adjacent coastal ecosystem. Visitors can spot seabirds such as gulls, cormorants, and puffins nesting on the cliffs, while seals and dolphins can often be seen swimming in the waters below.

Access to Sharpland Point is provided by a well-maintained footpath that winds its way along the cliff edge, offering breathtaking views at every turn. The path is suitable for all levels of fitness and is a popular route for walkers and hikers exploring the coastal trails of Devon.

Overall, Sharpland Point is a picturesque and captivating coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty of Devon. Its rugged cliffs, diverse wildlife, and stunning views make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the region.

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Sharpland Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.28247/-3.8875039 or Grid Reference SX6544. 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.

Derek Harper

Rocks by Broad Sand

Looking left from SX6642 : Broad Sand.

Derek Harper

Goatsbeard near Butter Cove

Tragopogon pratensis by the clifftop coastal path.

Derek Harper

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.

Derek Harper

Cliff southeast of Butter Cove

And northwest of Broad Sand. A wide grassy shelf has developed a little down from the clifftop.

Derek Harper

Rocks near Loam Castle

The principal stack can be seen on the left of SX6642 : Rocks, Loam Castle.

Derek Harper

Hole in the coast path near Thurlestone

A tripod of poles deters the unwary.

Derek Harper

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.

Derek Harper

Wave-cut platform near Bantham Sand

Looking towards Burgh Island, linked at low tide to Bigbury-on-Sea on the mainland..

Derek Harper

Cattle, Bantham

A thoroughly bucolic scene by the Buckland Stream next to the car park for Bantham Sand.

Derek Harper

Avon estuary at Bantham

From near the payment booth for the car park, looking upstream.

Derek Harper

Buckland Stream valley

Thurlestone footpath 4 plunges steeply down the valley side past the corner of a small wood and climbs less steeply into Bantham.

Derek Harper

Bantham

The village seen across the Buckland Stream valley. Unnamed woods line the slopes across the (almost) entirely hidden Avon estuary.

Derek Harper

Path above the Avon estuary

Looking the other way from SX6643 : Path above the Avon estuary along Thurlestone footpath 19.

Derek Harper

Buckland Stream valley

Looking left from SX6643 : Path above the Avon estuary, with the villages of Bantham (left) and West Buckland (right).

Derek Harper

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.

Derek Harper

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.

Derek Harper