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Mouth Mill

Settlement in Devon Torridge

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Mouth Mill

Mouthmill Beach
Mouthmill Beach Credit: Mark Percy

Mouth Mill is a picturesque coastal hamlet located in Devon, England. Situated along the rugged and dramatic North Devon coastline, this charming village offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful getaway.

Surrounded by rolling green hills and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Mouth Mill boasts breathtaking natural beauty. The village is renowned for its stunning sandy beach, which is perfect for sunbathing, relaxing walks, or even a refreshing dip in the sea. The beach is also a popular spot for surfers, who come to catch the waves and enjoy the invigorating coastal atmosphere.

The village itself is small and secluded, with a handful of cottages and a quaint tea room. It exudes a sense of old-world charm, with its thatched roofs and colorful gardens. Mouth Mill is a haven for wildlife, with an abundance of bird species and marine life thriving in the surrounding waters.

For those interested in exploring the area further, the South West Coast Path runs through Mouth Mill, offering incredible hiking opportunities with breathtaking views of the coastline. The nearby Hartland Abbey and Gardens, a historic mansion set within beautiful grounds, is also worth a visit.

Overall, Mouth Mill is a hidden gem in Devon, offering a peaceful and idyllic seaside experience for visitors seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Mouth Mill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.0079/-4.4388227 or Grid Reference SS2926. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mouthmill Beach
Mouthmill Beach
The coast path near Clovelly The South West Coast Path passing through woodland near Clovelly.
The coast path near Clovelly
The South West Coast Path passing through woodland near Clovelly.
Angel Wings, near Clovelly The Angel Wings is a folly on the coast path to the west of Clovelly, it was carved by a former butler from Clovelly Court in the early 19th century. It was built for Sir James Hamlyn Williams, a former owner of Clovelly. It was located here so that he could look across Bideford Bay to where his daughter, Lady Chichester, lived at Youlston. The structure is Grade II listed. My GPS reading differs slightly to the one given by Historic England. Historic England description Seat with canopy. Wooden dateplaque to S.:"1826" restored "1934 by Boon Bros. Boatbuilders of Northam. Wooden structure with a pyramidal shingled roof which is bellcast, lead flashing at the angles and apex, capped by a large stone ball finial. Square on plan. Central tapering square pillar with floral carving on each face, at the base of the pillar a slatted wooden bench; the pillar supports the roof principally on 4 large curving struts carved like the wings of angels, further uncarved cusped strusts set above; soffit with carved angel busts in relief. Situated on the edge of the cliffs with wide views out to sea. An unusual romantic structure, part of the landscaped park created by Sir James Hamlyn in the late C18/early C19 around Clovelly Court. Source: W G Hoskins, Devon, P370; Private archive at Clovelly Court. Source: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165473" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165473">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>
Angel Wings, near Clovelly
The Angel Wings is a folly on the coast path to the west of Clovelly, it was carved by a former butler from Clovelly Court in the early 19th century. It was built for Sir James Hamlyn Williams, a former owner of Clovelly. It was located here so that he could look across Bideford Bay to where his daughter, Lady Chichester, lived at Youlston. The structure is Grade II listed. My GPS reading differs slightly to the one given by Historic England. Historic England description Seat with canopy. Wooden dateplaque to S.:"1826" restored "1934 by Boon Bros. Boatbuilders of Northam. Wooden structure with a pyramidal shingled roof which is bellcast, lead flashing at the angles and apex, capped by a large stone ball finial. Square on plan. Central tapering square pillar with floral carving on each face, at the base of the pillar a slatted wooden bench; the pillar supports the roof principally on 4 large curving struts carved like the wings of angels, further uncarved cusped strusts set above; soffit with carved angel busts in relief. Situated on the edge of the cliffs with wide views out to sea. An unusual romantic structure, part of the landscaped park created by Sir James Hamlyn in the late C18/early C19 around Clovelly Court. Source: W G Hoskins, Devon, P370; Private archive at Clovelly Court. Source: LinkExternal link
Cliffs below Galantry Bower A vertiginous spot above near vertical cliffs viewed from the South West Coast Path near Galantry Bower. The headland ends with Blackchurch Rock which is just visible below the end of the cliff.
Cliffs below Galantry Bower
A vertiginous spot above near vertical cliffs viewed from the South West Coast Path near Galantry Bower. The headland ends with Blackchurch Rock which is just visible below the end of the cliff.
View back towards Clovelly View back towards Clovelly from the South West Coast Path near Gallantry Bower.
View back towards Clovelly
View back towards Clovelly from the South West Coast Path near Gallantry Bower.
Another showery day on the bridleway near Court Farm, Clovelly
Another showery day on the bridleway near Court Farm, Clovelly
Blackchurch Rock Beach at Blackchurch Rock, Devon
Blackchurch Rock
Beach at Blackchurch Rock, Devon
Hartland: Beckland Bay View from the South West Coast Path, looking north west
Hartland: Beckland Bay
View from the South West Coast Path, looking north west
South West Coast Path near Mouth Mill, Hartland
South West Coast Path near Mouth Mill, Hartland
Field above Brownsham Cliffs On the South West Coastpath between Hartland Point and Clovelly
Field above Brownsham Cliffs
On the South West Coastpath between Hartland Point and Clovelly
View from Windbury Hillfort One of the great views from this section of the South West Coastpath (from Hartland Point to Clovelly). Left foreground: part of Windbury Hill. Right: Brownsham Cliff (a different one to the one in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS2726">SS2726</a>) Left: Blackchurch Rock <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS2926">SS2926</a>. Right: Gallantry Bower <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS3026">SS3026</a>
View from Windbury Hillfort
One of the great views from this section of the South West Coastpath (from Hartland Point to Clovelly). Left foreground: part of Windbury Hill. Right: Brownsham Cliff (a different one to the one in SS2726) Left: Blackchurch Rock SS2926. Right: Gallantry Bower SS3026
Blackchurch Rock from Brownsham Cliff View from the South West Coastpath.
Blackchurch Rock from Brownsham Cliff
View from the South West Coastpath.
Blackchurch Rock
Blackchurch Rock
War Memorial, Beckland Cliff In Memory of the crew of a Wellington bomber which crashed beneath these cliffs on 13 April 1942
War Memorial, Beckland Cliff
In Memory of the crew of a Wellington bomber which crashed beneath these cliffs on 13 April 1942
Public Bridleway sign, Brownsham Wood The bridleway links Brownsham with Clovelly.
Public Bridleway sign, Brownsham Wood
The bridleway links Brownsham with Clovelly.
Upper Brownsham Farm At Brownsham there is a National Trust car park, Upper Brownsham Farm is just opposite.
Upper Brownsham Farm
At Brownsham there is a National Trust car park, Upper Brownsham Farm is just opposite.
Rock strata on Mouthmill Beach The cliffs of Brownsham Cliff and Windbury Head can be seen in the background.
Rock strata on Mouthmill Beach
The cliffs of Brownsham Cliff and Windbury Head can be seen in the background.
Blackchurch Rock, Mouthmill Beach Dramatic rock strata on Mouthmill Beach.
Blackchurch Rock, Mouthmill Beach
Dramatic rock strata on Mouthmill Beach.
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Mouth Mill is located at Grid Ref: SS2926 (Lat: 51.0079, Lng: -4.4388227)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Torridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///lateral.germinate.genetics. Near Northam, Devon

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