Blackchurch Rock, Rock formation near Clovelly, England.
Blackchurch Rock extends from the coastline with two natural arches that pierce through its structure, creating a distinctive silhouette against the Atlantic Ocean.
The sedimentary rock formation developed over millions of years through processes of erosion and geological shifts along the North Devon coast.
Local maritime traditions and fishing practices have long been connected to this section of coastline, where Blackchurch Rock serves as a natural navigation marker.
Visitors can reach Blackchurch Rock via the South West Coast Path, with parking facilities available at Brownsham car park approximately one mile away.
The geological formation combines both a stack and an arch structure, making it one of the few examples of this natural phenomenon in Great Britain.
Location: Clovelly
GPS coordinates: 51.01397,-4.42644
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:59
Devon combines historical sites and natural landscapes across a region in southwest England. The area extends from moorlands in Dartmoor National Park to cliffs along the Bristol Channel and English Channel coasts. Visitors find Norman castle ruins like Totnes Castle and Okehampton Castle, Georgian manor houses such as Saltram House, medieval villages, and monastery sites like Buckland Abbey. The landscape appears in forms of granite formations, waterfalls, remote beaches, and ancient woodlands. Places include Wistman's Wood with its gnarled oak trees, the rock formations at Valley of the Rocks near Lynton, the historic fishing village of Clovelly with its steep streets, and the sandy beaches at Bantham and Mothercombe. Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall drops directly into the sea, while Blackchurch Rock stands as a coastal formation. Gardens like RHS Garden Rosemoor display botanical collections, and industrial sites such as the water-powered Finch Foundry or the Dartmouth Steam Railway document past working environments. Beer Quarry Caves offer views into historic underground stone quarrying.
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