Gabber

Settlement in Devon South Hams

England

Gabber

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

Gabber is a small village located in Devon, a county in southwestern England. Situated on the southern coast, Gabber is part of the South Hams district and is nestled between the towns of Salcombe and Kingsbridge. With its picturesque setting, the village offers breathtaking views of the English Channel and enjoys a mild maritime climate.

Gabber is known for its tranquil and idyllic atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful retreat. The village is characterized by charming thatched-roof cottages, narrow lanes, and beautiful gardens. It retains much of its traditional Devonshire charm and has managed to preserve its rural character.

Despite its small size, Gabber boasts a rich history. The area has evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age, and the village itself has roots dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. Throughout the centuries, Gabber has been primarily involved in agriculture, with farming being a significant part of the local economy.

The village offers a range of amenities to cater to both residents and visitors. It has a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and gatherings, a local pub offering traditional English fare, and a small convenience store for daily essentials. Gabber is also within close proximity to various attractions, including stunning beaches, coastal walks, and the nearby Salcombe Estuary, which is popular for boating and water sports.

All in all, Gabber, Devon, offers a serene and picturesque retreat, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and rich history of the region.

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Gabber Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.329062/-4.099759 or Grid Reference SX5049. 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.

Ruth Sharville

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.

Ruth Sharville

Crownhill Bay, Bovisand - south end, from the access steps

Ruth Sharville

Heybrook Bay

The settlement at Heybrook Bay, adjacent to Wembury Point

David Stowell

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.

Tony Atkin

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.

Gwyn Jones

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.

Tony Atkin

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.

Tony Atkin

Renney Road looking towards Plymouth Breakwater

This is the site of Fort Renney which was a Gunnery Battery protecting Plymouth Sound.

Finlay Fraser

Old Fort Renney looking towards Cawsand

The building in the foreground is part of the old gunnery battery which overlooks Heybrook Bay.

Finlay Fraser

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.

Jonathan Billinger

View south across Westlake Bay

Renney Rocks are sticking out beyond the point at the southern end of this small bay.

Jonathan Billinger

Renney Rocks

Viewed from the South West Coastal Path LDF. This is at low tide, the rocks becoming an island at mean high tide.

Jonathan Billinger

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

Martin Bodman

Wembury: coast at Heybrook Bay

Looking towards Cawsand Bay with the neighbouring Cornish villages of Cawsand and Kingsand across the water, in the distance

Martin Bodman

Wembury: towards Rame Head

A coastal view with three Royal Navy vessels visible: the amphibious assault ship HMS Albion in the Channel, left, and two Royal Fleet Auxiliary Bay Class landing vessels closer inshore. Rame Head is in Cornwall and is crowned with a small chapel. In the distance, on the right, are the neighbouring villages of Cawsand and Kingsand

Martin Bodman

Wembury: towards Wembury Bay

On the South West Coast Path looking towards the land mass on the far side of the mouth of the river Yealm including Mouthstone Point, Noss Mayo

Martin Bodman

Wembury: towards Plymouth Sound

With Rame Head, in Cornwall, ahead and Plymouth Breakwater right. Seen from a new upper path on recently-acquired National Trust Land, near Heybrook Bay and in the vicinity of the now demolished HMS Cambridge, a land-based naval installation. It was a training school for gunners, closed in March 2001

Martin Bodman

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Gabber is located at Grid Ref: SX5049 (Lat: 50.329062, Lng: -4.099759)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall