What is recorded here
Freshwater Bay features a sea cliff composed mainly of Devonian slate and greywacke, formed around 400 million years ago through sedimentation and subsequent metamorphism. The cliffs are notable for their resistant rock formations and the scenic coastal erosion patterns they display.
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Places near here
Church of St MatthewListed building · 1051 yd
Hazel Bushes BayBay · 1079 yd
Old Maids CottageListed building · 1098 yd
Lee BayBay · 1328 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1.4 mi
Tunnels BeachesHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Ilfracombe MuseumMuseum · 1.7 mi
Wildersmouth BeachBeach / strand · 1.8 mi
Windy CornerVisitor information · 1.8 mi
Inscribed stone pillar on top of Capstone HillAncient stone or rock art · 1.8 mi
Capstone HillMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
CapstoneVisitor information · 1.9 miOther information
Photo: Roger Cornfoot · CC BY-SA 2.0