DOCSLIB.ORG

Adobe PDF Download

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Adobe PDF Download observation station. observation RAF and arrow bombing Putsborough Database 2020 Database and Copyright Crown (c) data OS Contains landowners and do not trespass. not do and landowners Baggy Point Baggy path as shown on the map. Please respect neighbouring neighbouring respect Please map. the on shown as Upper path to to path Upper access Easier Footpath are requested to keep within the open access area, area, access open the within keep to requested are described in the leaflet are on private land. Walkers Walkers land. private on are leaflet the in described managed by the National Trust. Some of the features features the of Some Trust. National the by managed range Assault The walk follows a route on land owned and and owned land on route a follows walk The Bombing Amphibious splendid views of the coastline. the of views splendid along the length of the walk and these afford afford these and walk the of length the along A number of seating and rest points are provided provided are points rest and seating of number A training Pillbox assault Cliff Viewpoints Bay alternative route shown on the map. the on shown route alternative Baggy Point, but this can be avoided by following the the following by avoided be can this but Point, Baggy Croyde There is one exposed section of path near the end of of end the near path of section exposed one is There Croyde Toilets Parking after which the path begins to narrow and steepen. and narrow to begins path the which after After 600m there is a wheelchair accessible gate, gate, accessible wheelchair a is there 600m After LEGEND as far as Baggy Point, a distance of around a mile. mile. a around of distance a Point, Baggy as far as surfaced is path the direction, Sandleigh the From novice map reader will find route-finding easy. route-finding find will reader map novice Paths on Baggy Point are well-signed so even the the even so well-signed are Point Baggy on Paths ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY network of paths across the headland. the across paths of network Other route variations are possible as there are a a are there as possible are variations route Other ‘there and back’ walk will take around two hours. hours. two around take will walk back’ and ‘there two parking areas is approximately 3 miles, so a a so miles, 3 approximately is areas parking two South West Coast Path. The distance between the the between distance The Path. Coast West South the follows Point Baggy around path linear The Croydehoe Farm Croydehoe well-served with available parking, cafes and toilets. and cafes parking, available with well-served Baggy Point, and from Putsborough Sands. Both are are Both Sands. Putsborough from and Point, Baggy the walk - from the The National Trust car park at at park car Trust National The the from - walk the There are two possible start and finish points for for points finish and start possible two are There ROUTE DESCRIPTION ROUTE Putsborough Sands Putsborough THE FRIENDLY INVASION GETTING TO BAGGY POINT, CROYDE It’s hard to imagine this peaceful corner of Devon The nearest train station is Barnstaple. Once there Devon D-Day saw such explosive activity and so many secrets you can travel to Baggy Point by bus. Croyde, Ruda vital to the success of D-Day, 6th June 1944. Holiday Park, is the nearest stop via bus route 21A. Baggy Point The bus stop is about 5 minutes walk to Baggy It was arguably the American forces rather than Point car park. the British that have left their mark on this coastal landscape. 10,000 American soldiers were If travelling by car, follow A361 to Braunton, stationed along the coastline, from Westward Ho! take the Saunton Road B3231 to Croyde, then to Woolacombe. It was an area granted to them by follow brown signs to Baggy Point. Pay and display the British to establish the Assault Training Center. parking is available at the tea rooms and toilets (free to National Trust members). As World War II moved towards its final months, the soldiers trained on the beaches, estuaries For further information visit: and sand dunes. D-Day was to become the largest nationaltrust.org.uk/baggy-point amphibious invasion in military history. Baggy Point can also be accessed from Putsborough Soldiers stormed ashore at Woolacombe and Sands, where pay and display parking, cafe and Saunton with smoke, live explosives and ammunition toilets are available. recreating the confusion, sounds and smells of combat they would face on the beaches of For further information, see: Normandy. But today listen to the happy squeals of putsborough.com children splashing in the sea where once US army soldiers had pounded ashore to perfect their For a free download of the North Devon D-Day deadly art of war. Heritage Trail, visit: Although here for little more than a year, the northdevon-aonb.org.uk/coastalheritage/world-war- American presence changed this coastal landscape 2/d-day profoundly and had a big impact on those who lived in it. The legacy of their time here can be seen today among the scattered remains on this coastal walk, and from the splendid vantage point of Baggy. Richard Bass The Sign Maker Proof Courtesy of Mortehoe Museum (c) Historic England (c) ‘The Longest Day’ (1962) 20th Century Fox 115mm Plaque proof please tick where appropriate A. I have checked the detail of this proof and agree that you proceed ............. B. Having made alterations I require a further proof.............. C. Please alter where shown and proceed............. Signed. ............................................................................................... Date................................................ Comments .................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... REMAINS VIEWS Image courtesy of Richard Bass CROYDE BAY BRAUNTON BURROWS The first landward view you will encounter if setting To the south of Croyde, views of the vast sand dune out from Sandleigh (or the last from Putsbrough system of Braunton Burrows opens up. During the Wellington bombers at RAF Chivenor practised bombing runs in Morte Bay. (c) IWM direction) is of Croyde Bay. war this whole area was made over for military training and was the epicentre of American activity. During World War II, Croyde was mainly used by AERIAL BOMBING RANGE the Americans to practise small beach landings. The southern end, nearest the estuary, was where troops and vehicles rehearsed launching from The small concrete building overlooking Look closely at the small cliff at the far end of ships and amphibious vessels. Other areas were Putsborough Sands is easy to spot and marks the beach and you may just about see a pillbox. designated for specialist training and for practising one of the two starting points for the walk. The Americans constructed a small number of and trialling weaponry. Much less obvious is another concrete structure, dummy pillboxes into the cliffs at Croyde, an arrow-shaped slab, laid in the ground nearby. but erosion of the soft cliffs has meant The remains of the replica concrete landing craft that only this one remains. that were used for military training can still be These are what remains of the Morte Bay Practice found among the dunes. Bombing Range, a facility that was used by the American personnel were stationed in Croyde Royal Air Force. at a large tented encampment. This was located in the land around the present day UNISON Bay The arrow was designed to be seen from the air Holiday Park, which can be seen in the distance MORTE BAY to help guide pilots towards a floating target out behind the dunes. On the northern side of Baggy Point are in the Bay. The concrete building next to it was an uninterrupted views across the bay to Morte Point. observation post. It was one of three located around Morte Bay from where the accuracy of the bombing Morte Point was used by the Americans for gunnery runs was recorded. practice. Ships cruising off Woolacombe Beach fired field guns at makeshift shoreline defences. During A variety of aircraft practised dive bombing the D-Day this provided additional firepower as troops targets, the most famous of which were the RAF stormed the Normandy beaches. Coastal Command, Vickers Wellington bombers. They were known to practise bombing using a Woolacombe, seen in the distance, became another special searchlight called a Leigh Light, which temporary American settlement with camps and was used to locate and attack surfaced German officers’ quarters. The Headquarters of the Assault submarines at night. Training Center was based here, located at the present day Woolacombe Bay Hotel. PRACTISE PILLBOXES POINTS OF INTEREST AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT Other remains of military activity on Baggy Point Putsborough and Woolacombe beaches were the are visible. Look closely and you’ll find a number of CLIFF ASSAULT TRAINING main areas where the Americans honed their skills isolated concrete structures. These are the remains Rock climbers can sometimes be seen at Baggy in seaborne invasion . Designated as the “Green” of practise fortifications that the Americans used Point and in preparation for D-Day, American and “Yellow” Beaches, all full-scale practise landing for D-Day training. soldiers scaled these cliffs too. operations took place here. In April 1944, the 29th Infantry Division “Rangers” moved from Bude in North Cornwall specifically for this purpose . Their training here was put into practice for a special mission; to capture the ‘Pointe du Hoc’ in Normandy. This was a fortified promontory cliff, the highest point between the Utah and Omaha invasion beaches in Normandy. Pointe du Hoc had in fact been bombed just before Photo of Landing craft accident at Woolacombe in which fourteen men lost the D-Day landing, after which the Germans removed their lives.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Weekend Away Walks
    Where we stayed Under canvas at Longlands, a small site in a sheep-grazed valley just outside the coastal village of Combe Martin. Run by Tammy and Jeremy Smith, it has five large safari-style canvas lodges for up to six people, each jutting from the steep hillside. All have sumptuous beds, ensuite loos, wood-fired showers, well- equipped kitchens, a barbecue spot and generous deck. There’s an honesty shop stocked with local goodies, and you can pre-order treats such as breakfast ingredients or fresh sourdough. This is a retreat from heaving high-season beaches, yet a short drive to all the main attractions and close to wild Exmoor Weekend away walks. Looking up to an International Dark Sky Reserve, makes it a great GLAMPING IN RURAL NORTH DEVON HITS THAT place for a bit of stargazing. After a nightcap by the log burner, sinking SWEET SPOT BETWEEN BUZZY HOLIDAY into the king-size bed felt blissful. FAVOURITE AND RELAXING GREEN HAVEN Words: LINDSEY HARRAD any of us inland dwellers have spent the last year fantasising about escaping to the coast for a breath of sea air, a spot of beachcombing and a proper fish-and-chip supper. With so many sharing the same dream of a seaside getaway, the trick is finding somewhere special to stay that’s close to fun things to do, while providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of popular resorts. Balance is achieved, with AND STARS CANOPY Msome ease it seems, between activity and mindfulness on a boutique glamping break in north Devon, where a tranquil hideaway with star-studded skies and spectacular sunsets soothes the spirits after a busy day adventuring.
    [Show full text]
  • Here It Became Obvious That Hollacombe Crediton and Not Hollacombe Winkleigh Was Implied and Quite a Different Proposition
    INTRODUCTION In 1876 Charles Worthy wrote “The History of the Manor and Church of Winkleigh”, the first and only book on Winkleigh to be published. Although this valuable little handbook contains many items of interest, not all of which fall within the range of its title, it is not a complete history and consequently fails to meet the requirements of the Devonshire Association. More than a dozen years ago a friend remarked to me that the monks of Crediton at one time used to walk to Hollacombe in order to preach at the ancient chapel of Hollacombe Barton. I was so surprised by this seemingly long trek that I made enquiries of the Devonshire Association. I was referred to the Tower Library of Crediton Church where it became obvious that Hollacombe Crediton and not Hollacombe Winkleigh was implied and quite a different proposition. Meantime the Honorary General Editor of the Parochial Section (Hugh R. Watkins Esq.) suggested that I should write a history of Winkleigh. The undertaking was accepted although it was clear that my only qualification for the task was a deep regard for the associations of the parish combined with a particularly intense love for the hamlet of Hollacombe. The result of this labour of love, produced in scanty spare time, and spread over the intervening years should be considered with these points in view. The proof of this present pudding will be measured by the ease with which the less immediately interesting parts can be assimilated by the general reader. Due care has been taken to verify all the subject matter.
    [Show full text]
  • Georgeham Trail
    Georgeham Trail This walk of approximately 7.5 miles (12km) starts from Caen Street Car Park in the centre of Braunton and proceeds around West Hill to Nethercott and North Buckland before turning west to Georgeham; returning in a circular route through Lobb. Passing through open countryside, farmland and villages, some parts of the walk involve country lanes, so beware of traffic. It is a beautiful walk at any time of the year, but is muddy in places year-round, so wear suitable walking boots or wellies. Georgeham Trail Route Map This walk starts and finishes at Caen Street Car Park in the centre of Braunton village. It is located just off the B3231, which leads towards Saunton. Within the car park, Braunton Museum, Braunton Countryside Centre and The Museum of British Surfing can all be found – each are worth a visit before or after your walk. Page 2 Georgeham Trail houses in the vicinity, of similar stature, were at Georgeham Trail Beer Charter, Incledon, Saunton, Lobb, Fairlinch, Ash and Luscott. Most of these houses retain Starting at Caen Street Car Park, leave the car considerable evidence of their ancient status. park by the main exit beside the Museum and cross the main road (Caen Street) to pick up the At the far end of the farm complex, take the left- footpath ahead, which follows the route of the hand (straight on) option, when you reach the 3- old railway line. This in itself is a pleasant walk, way sign. This takes you into Challowell Lane. alongside the River Caen.
    [Show full text]
  • Braunton and Wrafton Area Study
    Braunton and Wrafton Area Study Core Strategy Evidence October 2011 North Devon and Torridge Core Strategy – Braunton and Wrafton Village Study Contents Page 1. Introduction 4 2. Overview 4 2.4 Population 5 2.5 Income 6 2.6 Benefits 7 2.7 Employment 7 2.8 Unemployment 8 2.9 House Prices 9 2.10 Housing Supply 10 2.11 Deprivation 11 2.12 Health 12 2.13 Primary and Secondary Schools 12 2.14 Environment 13 2.15 Open Space 14 2.16 Heritage 14 2.17 Landscape 14 2.18 Community Facilities 16 2.19 Transport 16 2.20 Tourism 17 2.21 Summary of Issues 18 3. Major Planning Applications 18 4. Size, Land Use and Character 19 5. Constraints 19 5.1 Flooding 19 5.2 Topography 19 5.3 Landscape 19 5.4 Biodiversity 20 6. Relationship to Other Centres 20 7. Community 21 7.1 Braunton Parish Plan 2006 21 7.3 North Devon & Torridge Local Strategic Partnership 23 (January 2010) 8. Vision 23 9. Key Land Uses 23 -1- North Devon and Torridge Core Strategy – Braunton and Wrafton Village Study 9.1 Housing 23 9.2 Employment 24 9.3 Retail 25 9.4 Community Facilities 26 9.5 Physical Infrastructure 27 9.6 Transport 27 10. Potential for Growth 28 10.4 South of A361, Wrafton – Option 1 29 10.5 North of A361, Wrafton – Option 2 29 10.6 East of South Park, Braunton – Option 3 29 10.7 Land at Braunton Down, Braunton – Option 4 30 10.8 Land within the Village – Option 5 30 11.
    [Show full text]
  • The Blackmore Country (1906)
    I II i II I THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES IN THE SAME SERIES PRICE 6/- EACH THE SCOTT COUNTRY THE BURNS COUNTRY BY W. S. CROCKETT BY C. S. DOOGALL Minister of Twccdsmuir THE THE THACKERAY COUNTRY CANTERBURY PILGRIMAGES BY LEWIS MELVILLE BY II. SNOWDEN WARD THE INQOLDSBY COUNTRY THE HARDY COUNTRY BY CHAS. G. HAKI'ER BY CHAS. G. HARPER PUBLISHED BY ADAM AND CHARLES BLACK, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON Zbc pWQVimnQC Series CO THE BLACKMORE COUNTRY s^- Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2007 with funding from IVIicrosoft Corporation http://www.archive.org/details/blackmorecountryOOsneliala ON THE LYN, BELOW BRENDON. THE BLACKMORE COUNTRY BY F. J. SNELL AUTHOR OF 'A BOOK OF exmoob"; " kably associations of archbishop temple," etc. EDITOR of " UEMORIALS OF OLD DEVONSHIRE " WITH FIFTY FULL -PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS BY C. W. BARNES WARD LONDON ADAM AND CHARLES BLACK 1906 " So holy and so perfect is my love, That I shall think it a most plenteous crop To glean the broken ears after the man That the main harvest reaps." —Sir Phiup SroNEY. CORRIGENDA Page 22, line 20, for " immorality " read " morality." „ 128, „ 2 1, /or "John" r^a^/" Jan." „ 131, „ 21, /<7r "check" r?a^ "cheque." ; PROLOGUE The " Blackmore Country " is an expression requiring some amount of definition, as it clearly will not do to make it embrace the whole of the territory which he annexed, from time to time, in his various works of fiction, nor even every part of Devon in which he has laid the scenes of a romance.
    [Show full text]
  • Down Farm Brayford, Devon
    Down Farm Brayford, Devon Down Farm Brayford, Devon A superb organic parkland mini-estate with a Grade II listed family home and two cottages, positioned centrally within 53 acres of grounds consisting of pasture, woodlands and a lake set within the midst of idyllic Devon countryside in a secluded yet accessible location. Barnstaple 10 miles (Exeter St David’s 1 hour), Saunton, Croyde & Putsborough Beaches 20 miles, Tiverton Parkway 34 miles (London Paddington 2 hours), Exeter 39 miles (All distances and times are approximate) Established holiday lettings business: https://www.lovenorthdevon.com/ Down Farm: Sitting room | Snug | Kitchen / breakfast room| Dining room | Study | Cloakroom | Rear hall | Utility Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom| Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room| Three further bedrooms | Family bathroom Copper Kettle Cottage: Kitchen | Living room | Three bedrooms | Bathroom Ladybird Barn: Open plan living room with vaulted ceiling | Kitchen | Ground floor bedroom Shower room | Two first floor bedrooms| Patio garden Outbuildings: Pump house / Plant room / Store room – Workshop / Store with three rooms | Barn with bar area Additional workshop | Store | Wood store| Chicken shed | Large agricultural barn Large lawn area | Vegetable patch with poly tunnel | Ancient woodland | Freshwater lake with decked terrace and lake house Barbeque area | Paddocks | Tree house In all about 53 acres Exeter Country Department 19 Southernhay East 55 Baker Street Exeter, EX1 1QD London, W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1392 848824 Tel: +44 20 7861 1717 [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Down Farm sits in some of the most idyllic countryside in the West Country, nestled in a south facing valley on the edge of Exmoor surrounded by unspoilt rolling hills at the end of a long private drive.
    [Show full text]
  • Devon Rigs Group Sites Table
    DEVON RIGS GROUP SITES EAST DEVON DISTRICT and EAST DEVON AONB Site Name Parish Grid Ref Description File Code North Hill Broadhembury ST096063 Hillside track along Upper Greensand scarp ST00NE2 Tolcis Quarry Axminster ST280009 Quarry with section in Lower Lias mudstones and limestones ST20SE1 Hutchins Pit Widworthy ST212003 Chalk resting on Wilmington Sands ST20SW1 Sections in anomalously thick river gravels containing eolian ogical Railway Pit, Hawkchurch Hawkchurch ST326020 ST30SW1 artefacts Estuary cliffs of Exe Breccia. Best displayed section of Permian Breccia Estuary Cliffs, Lympstone Lympstone SX988837 SX98SE2 lithology in East Devon. A good exposure of the mudstone facies of the Exmouth Sandstone and Estuary Cliffs, Sowden Lympstone SX991834 SX98SE3 Mudstone which is seldom seen inland Lake Bridge Brampford Speke SX927978 Type area for Brampford Speke Sandstone SX99NW1 Quarry with Dawlish sandstone and an excellent display of sand dune Sandpit Clyst St.Mary Sowton SX975909 SX99SE1 cross bedding Anchoring Hill Road Cutting Otterton SY088860 Sunken-lane roadside cutting of Otter sandstone. SY08NE1 Exposed deflation surface marking the junction of Budleigh Salterton Uphams Plantation Bicton SY041866 SY0W1 Pebble Beds and Otter Sandstone, with ventifacts A good exposure of Otter Sandstone showing typical sedimentary Dark Lane Budleigh Salterton SY056823 SY08SE1 features as well as eolian sandstone at the base The Maer Exmouth SY008801 Exmouth Mudstone and Sandstone Formation SY08SW1 A good example of the junction between Budleigh
    [Show full text]
  • East Heddon Farmhouse
    East Heddon Farmhouse , Filleigh, Nr Barnstaple, Devon A delightful character farmhouse set in a rural elevated position with glorious far reaching countryside views. Barnstaple: 7.5 miles South Molton: 5.8 miles Exeter: 39miles Tiverton Parkway (Junction 27): 30 miles (all distances are approximate) Entrance Hall ● Sitting room ● Dining room ● Kitchen/ Breakfast room ● U4lity room 0 Study2office 0 Cloakroom0 Store room 0 Conservatory 0 5 bedrooms 0 Family bathroom 0 7utbuildings 0 Delightful gardens • 8ell presented detached farmhouse • 5 bedrooms • Many period features • Peaceful location • 9arage : outbuildings • Delightful gardens • Stunning countryside views • In all, approximately 1 acre 9eoffrey Clapp Associates 10 Broad Street South Molton Devon EX36 3AB Tel: 01 69 5 2121 Email: info?geoffreyclappassociates.com Location East Heddon Farmhouse is situated off a quiet rural lane, in Heddon, approximately a mile from the small village of Filleigh. The property is approximately 6 miles from the market town of South Molton which provides good local facilities including banks, post office, supermarkets, schools, health centre, hospital, library and the popular Pannier Market held on Thursdays and Saturdays, together with regular livestock markets. The regional service centre of Barnstaple offers a good variety of shops and supermarkets, restaurants, popular theatre, hospital and twiceAweekly Pannier Market show casing local produce. South Molton falls within ten miles and is a traditional market town, offering a good range of local facilities, as does Tiverton. The property is a short distance from Exmoor National Park, with its spectacular sceneryB with the surrounding countryside offering a wealth of riding, walking and sporting opportunities. The North Devon coast lies within easy reach and the nationally acclaimed surfing beaches of Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands, Putsborough and 8oolacombe, as well as sailing and water sports.
    [Show full text]
  • North Devon AONB RIGS
    REPORT ON THE ASSESSMENT OF COUNTY GEOLOGICAL SITES IN THE NORTH DEVON AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY Phase 2 Area from Saunton - Morte Point – Ifracombe and Ilfracombe – Combe Martin REPORT ON THE ASSESSMENT OF COUNTY GEOLOGICAL SITES IN THE NORTH DEVON AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY Phase 2 Area from Saunton - Morte Point – Ifracombe and Ilfracombe – Combe Martin E.C. FRESHNEY and J.A. BENNETT Prepared by: Devon RIGS Group February, 2006 For: Northern Devon Coast and Countryside Service CONTENTS Introduction 1 Summary of the geology of the North Devon AONB and its immediate surroundings 6 Appendix 1 Description of sites Appendix 2 Glossary FIGURES Figure 1 Map showing area of northern part of North Devon AONB with positions of SSSIs, GCRs and proposed County Geological Sites 3 Figure 2 Geological map of the northern part of the North Devon AONB 7 Figure 3 Stratigraphy of the northern part of the North Devon AONB 8 Figure 4 Generalised relationship of cleavage to bedding in the North Devon area showing possible thrust fault at depth. 12 TABLES Table 1 Geological SSSIs and GCRs in North Devon AONB 3-4 Table 2. Proposed County Geological Sites 5 PLATES (All in Appendix 1) Plate 1 Purple sandstones and greenish grey slates and siltstones of Pickwell Down Sandstones. Plate 2 Purple sandstone in Pickwell Down Sandstones showing more massive lower part to right overlain by more muddy laminated upper part where the cleavage is more marked ..Plate 3. Top part of sandstone seen in Figure 2 showing cross-bedding and cleavage. Plate 4 Sandstone showing small scale cross-lamination (ripple drift bedding) Plate 5 Purple sandstones with greenish grey siltstones and a mud clast conglomerate.
    [Show full text]
  • Croyde Bay, North Devon
    CROYDE BAY, NORTH DEVON. Grid Ref: SS 43 49 A BEACH PROFILE UNDERTAKEN FOR COASTWISE NORTH DEVON Paul and Ro Madgett 2008 SUMMARY Situated between Saunton Sands and Woolacombe/Putsborough Sands. West-facing sandy beach, backed by dunes and with the rocky headlands of Downend and Baggy Point to the South and North respectively. The rocky shore is excellent for wildlife and includes features such as Sabellaria (fan- worm) reefs, sea hares and sea anemones (including some rare species). Cowrie shells can be found in sandy gullies with careful hunting. One of the best beaches in the UK for experienced surfers, but occasional rip currents - not ideal for learners. Lifeguards present during main season. Good parking and toilets. Seasonal refreshments by main beach entrance and year- round in village. Croyde Bay and Baggy Point, from top of Croyde Burrows DETAIL OF LOCATION AND FACILITIES Croyde Bay, in the parish of Georgeham, is a ½ mile wide west-facing sandy beach sandwiched between the rocky headlands of Downend to the south and Baggy Point to the north. Above these rocky shore platforms, soft rock cliffs rise away from the beach. At the back of the beach, to the east, are sizeable sand dunes (Croyde Burrows) which were stabilised by marram grass some years ago, and through which various footpaths run. The South West Long Distance Path crosses the beach at the base of the dunes. The entire area of Croyde Sands (down to LWM), the dunes, and rocky foreshore to south and north (as far as the parish boundary on Downend, and “Polly’s Gully” along Baggy Point) is in private ownership – at the time of writing (October 2008) understood to be Parkdean Estates, the owners also of the Ruda Caravan Park, the time-share apartments to the north of the beach, plus the chalets and the seasonal camping fields behind the dunes.
    [Show full text]
  • Meet Your Winners! NORTH DEVON's INSPIRING PEOPLE 2017
    The Inspiring People issue - FREE FASHION, FAMILY, CULTURE, LIFE Meet your Winners! NORTH DEVON'S INSPIRING PEOPLE 2017 The Archers effect HOW THE RADIO SOAP RAISED AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE Style it on a shoestring AT THE NEW re:store POP UP SHOP Drills with thrills GIVE YOUR WORKOUT AN ADRENALIN BOOST www.ndada.co.uk BLUE FIZZ EVENTS PRESENTS... What’s Welcome 'm thrilled to welcome you to the second annual inspirational issue of re:story I magazine. inside Following the success of our Inspiring Women campaign in 2016, this year sees the inclusion of men, too. We asked North Devon folk 5 Meet your Inspiring People 2017 to get involved by nominating their local Let us introduce your winners. inspirations across a range of categories. And it was a pleasure to celebrate the six winners Do you see her? at a fab social soirée at Boston Tea Party on March 17. 11 Making communities aware of abuse behind closed doors. We've included men in this year's Inspiring People Awards because we feel it's important NDADA news to recognise that domestic abuse is an issue 12 All aboard the new NDADA bus for which affects everyone – regardless of gender, boutique fashion at bargain prices. social standing or background. On the subject of men, I'm very pleased to Acting with street cred announce that our board of trustees has been 14 Drama is spilling out of the theatres 0 7 joined by Paul Trueman who is on a mission6 3.0 .1 and onto the streets.
    [Show full text]
  • JNCC Report No: 543
    JNCC Report No: 543 Analysis of long-term effort-related land-based observations to identify whether coastal areas of harbour porpoise and bottlenose dolphin have persistent high occurrence and abundance Peter G.H. Evans, Graham J. Pierce, Gemma Veneruso, Caroline R. Weir, Danielle Gibas, Pia Anderwald and M. Begoña Santos Revised version June 2015 © JNCC, Peterborough 2015 ISSN 0963 8901 For further information please contact: Joint Nature Conservation Committee Monkstone House City Road Peterborough PE1 1JY www.jncc.defra.gov.uk This report should be cited as: Evans, P.G.H., Pierce, G.J., Veneruso, G., Weir, C.R., Gibas, D., Anderwald, P. and Begoña Santos, M. 2015. Analysis of long-term effort-related land-based observations to identify whether coastal areas of harbour porpoise and bottlenose dolphin have persistent high occurrence & abundance. JNCC report No. 543, JNCC, Peterborough. Summary Dedicated shore watches for cetaceans have been conducted at a number of sites around the UK since 1965. Here, over 75,000 hours of watches and c50,000 associated sightings of bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise from 678 sites around the coasts of Britain are analysed, in order to determine whether areas of persistent high occurrence and relative abundance of the two species can be identified. Average sightings rates (sightings per unit hour of search) and count rates (animals per unit hour of search) were calculated from each site over the full time period that watches were conducted. For use in statistical modelling, results were summarised by site and by day (thus eliminating within-day autocorrelation), and records associated with high Beaufort ‘sea state’ and short observation duration were filtered out.
    [Show full text]