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Bickerton

Settlement in Devon South Hams

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Bickerton

This way to Start Point The pathway to the lighthouse. However the gloom had set in after a fine day to spoil the view.Not worth the walk now the visibility is so poor.
This way to Start Point Credit: roger geach

Bickerton, Devon is a small village situated in the South Hams district of Devonshire in southwestern England. Surrounded by rolling green hills and picturesque countryside, it is located approximately five miles northeast of the market town of Kingsbridge and 20 miles south of the county town of Exeter.

The village itself is characterized by its quaint and traditional English charm, with a scattering of stone cottages and well-manicured gardens. Bickerton is known for its close-knit community, where residents enjoy a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle.

The village is home to a small primary school, providing education for local children, while the nearest secondary school can be found in Kingsbridge. There are also a number of amenities in the area, including a local pub, a village hall, and a church.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking trails and scenic routes. Bickerton is also within close proximity to the beautiful South Devon coastline, with its stunning beaches and coastal towns such as Salcombe and Dartmouth just a short drive away.

Transport links in Bickerton are limited, with the village primarily accessible by car. However, there are regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and the wider Devon area.

Overall, Bickerton, Devon is a charming and peaceful village, ideal for those seeking a tranquil countryside retreat while still being within reach of amenities and the stunning coastal scenery for which the region is renowned.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.238533/-3.665218 or Grid Reference SX8138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

This way to Start Point The pathway to the lighthouse. However the gloom had set in after a fine day to spoil the view.Not worth the walk now the visibility is so poor.
This way to Start Point
The pathway to the lighthouse. However the gloom had set in after a fine day to spoil the view.Not worth the walk now the visibility is so poor.
Gloom at Start Point ... spot the lighthouse
Gloom at Start Point ... spot the lighthouse
Hallsands
Hallsands
Footpath to coast from Start Point car park A track leads past Start Farm to an isolated clifftop car park. The views themselves are worth the visit but visitors can descend this valley path to the shore and then follow the footpath anticlockwise around start point back to the starting point.
Footpath to coast from Start Point car park
A track leads past Start Farm to an isolated clifftop car park. The views themselves are worth the visit but visitors can descend this valley path to the shore and then follow the footpath anticlockwise around start point back to the starting point.
The ruined village of Hallsands The fishing village of Hallsands had existed since the 17th C. By the time of the 1891 census the population had reached 159. Unfortunately, offshore dredging undermined the beach. This dredging was sanctioned by the Board of Trade to supply construction materials for naval dockyards. Almost certainly the dredging resulted in the sea finally overwhelming the village on the night of 26 January 1917.
The ruined village of Hallsands
The fishing village of Hallsands had existed since the 17th C. By the time of the 1891 census the population had reached 159. Unfortunately, offshore dredging undermined the beach. This dredging was sanctioned by the Board of Trade to supply construction materials for naval dockyards. Almost certainly the dredging resulted in the sea finally overwhelming the village on the night of 26 January 1917.
Boats at Hallsands Boats on the shingle beach at Hallsands.
Boats at Hallsands
Boats on the shingle beach at Hallsands.
Coast path between Hallsands and Beesands The South West Coast Path between Hallsands and Beesands.
Coast path between Hallsands and Beesands
The South West Coast Path between Hallsands and Beesands.
Beach at Hallsands Beach and the village of Hallsands with Start Point in the background.
Beach at Hallsands
Beach and the village of Hallsands with Start Point in the background.
The coastal path approaching Tinsey Head The far point is Start Point.
The coastal path approaching Tinsey Head
The far point is Start Point.
Coastal path approaching Hallsands
Coastal path approaching Hallsands
Beached boats at Hallsands
Beached boats at Hallsands
Ruined house at Hallsands I presume this is a relic from the devastating floods of 1917.
Ruined house at Hallsands
I presume this is a relic from the devastating floods of 1917.
Coastal path above Hallsands
Coastal path above Hallsands
Coastal path near Start Farm It is a steady climb from Hallsands to this point, which is the highest for quite a long stretch.
Coastal path near Start Farm
It is a steady climb from Hallsands to this point, which is the highest for quite a long stretch.
The lane to Start Point The lighthouse is just visible at the end. It is somewhat surprisingly a steady downhill walk to get to the point.
The lane to Start Point
The lighthouse is just visible at the end. It is somewhat surprisingly a steady downhill walk to get to the point.
Coastal path approaching The Narrows The Narrows is a coastal strip with some farmland that does not appear particularly narrow. It is just around the point ahead. Beyond is Woodcombe Point.
Coastal path approaching The Narrows
The Narrows is a coastal strip with some farmland that does not appear particularly narrow. It is just around the point ahead. Beyond is Woodcombe Point.
Houses at Lannacombe Green It was difficult to get a clear view as the valley bottom is thickly wooded.
Houses at Lannacombe Green
It was difficult to get a clear view as the valley bottom is thickly wooded.
Road junction at Lannacombe Green
Road junction at Lannacombe Green
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Bickerton is located at Grid Ref: SX8138 (Lat: 50.238533, Lng: -3.665218)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Bickerton
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North Hallsands
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
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