Danger Point, Coastal cliff in Devon, England
Danger Point is a coastal cliff on South Devon's shoreline between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth. The red sandstone formation rises sharply from a boulder-strewn beach below.
The cliff formed over millions of years through constant wave erosion of the surrounding landscape. The location's name reflects the hazards this coastal section once posed to passing vessels.
The geological formations at Danger Point contain rare Triassic period fossils, including specimens of the Rhynchosaur beaked lizard.
Access to the shore requires attention to tidal conditions, as the area is covered with large smooth rocks and offers limited escape routes. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and potentially slippery conditions.
The name refers to treacherous conditions for ships, but also to the hazardous nature of the place itself for walkers on the ground. Many visitors underestimate how quickly conditions can shift and how easily one can become trapped between the rocks.
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