Lyme Bay and Torbay Special Area of Conservation

Coastal views in Lyme Bay and Torbay Special Area of Conservation

Coastal Views & Cliffs

This collection features the dramatic limestone cliffs and fossil-rich shorelines of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching across Devon and Dorset. It includes prominent headlands like Berry Head, home to Napoleonic-era fortifications and rare seabird colonies, alongside expansive views of Lyme Bay. The selection highlights geological landmarks, secluded bays, and elevated viewpoints along the South West Coast Path, offering perspectives on 185 million years of Earth's history through its Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous rock formations.

Coastal Views & Cliffs — Map

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Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site on the English Channel coast of southern England.

MhdBrixham / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Berry Head

A National Nature Reserve featuring a lighthouse and well-preserved Napoleonic-era forts. The limestone headland supports a large colony of guillemots and rare plant species.

United Kingdom Hydrographic Office / Public domain

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Lyme Bay

Lyme Bay is an area of the English Channel off the south coast of England. The south western counties of Devon and Dorset front onto the bay.

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Southdown Cliff

Limestone cliffs situated on the South West Coast Path between Brixham and Kingswear, offering unobstructed views across the English Channel.

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Pinhay Bay

Pinhay Bay is a bay in Devon, on the south coast of England, about 2 kilometres southwest of Lyme Regis and about 6 kilometres east of…

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Jurassic Coast Viewpoint

Elevated vantage point overlooking the western end of Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon, showcasing the unique shingle ridge formation.

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Coast View point

Located near Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast of England, providing views of the rolling hills and eroding cliffs toward Lyme Regis.

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Scout Point

A coastal lookout near the mouth of the River Dart, providing views of the Mewstone rock and the entrance to Dartmouth Harbour.

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Hopes Nose Fishing

A headland in Torquay designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its Devonian limestone and rare mineral deposits, including gold.

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Chimney Rock

A distinctive limestone pillar located within the Pinhay Bay Undercliff, part of a massive landslip zone known for its dense woodland and diverse geology.

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