Longlands Brake

Wood, Forest in Devon South Hams

England

Longlands Brake

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

Longlands Brake, located in Devon, England, is a picturesque wood and forest area that offers a tranquil and immersive experience in nature. Covering a vast expanse of land, this natural haven is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

The woodlands of Longlands Brake are characterized by a diverse array of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a vibrant and enchanting landscape throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the beauty of the surroundings.

Visitors to Longlands Brake can enjoy numerous walking trails that meander through the forest, providing opportunities to explore the area at a leisurely pace. These trails are well-maintained and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The peaceful atmosphere and serene ambiance make it an ideal location for those seeking solitude and relaxation.

Wildlife is abundant in Longlands Brake, with a variety of birds, mammals, and insects calling this woodland their home. Birdwatching enthusiasts can spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Lucky visitors may even catch a glimpse of elusive deer or foxes that roam the forest.

Longlands Brake is also a popular spot for nature photography, as the changing seasons add a touch of magic to the landscape. The vibrant autumn colors, the fresh greenery of spring, and the winter frost create stunning backdrops for capturing the beauty of nature.

Overall, Longlands Brake in Devon offers a captivating and immersive experience in the heart of the English countryside, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and appreciate its wonders.

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Longlands Brake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.322211/-4.1085045 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

The Great Mew Stone

Beyond the island is Rame Head

David Smith

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.

David Stowell

Jagged rocks at the Great Mew Stone

These jagged rocks form the Western end of the Great Mew Stone which is located mainly in the next square.

David Stowell

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

The Mew Stone

The Mew Stone at the eastern end of the entrance to Plymouth Sound

Darren Rosson

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

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Longlands Brake is located at Grid Ref: SX5049 (Lat: 50.322211, Lng: -4.1085045)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall