Beechdown Devon Map

About Beechdown

Beechdown’s gentle slopes hint at the coast’s proximity, a subtle shift in the air’s saltiness. It lies 3.3 km west-south-west of Paignton (from Paignton: bearing 257°T, OS grid SX 854 600), and is situated west of Collaton St Mary village. Here, the landscape, a patchwork of cultivated fields and nascent woodlands, receives the soft, diffused light characteristic of Devon’s southern reaches, a light that seems to linger on the hedgerows in the late afternoon. The quiet lanes, often bordered by ancient stone walls, invite contemplation, their surfaces worn smooth by generations of passage, a quiet testament to the enduring nature of this corner of England. Beechdown carries the unassuming charm of a place content in its own being, a subtle beauty found in the steady cultivation of its land and the peaceful rhythm of its days.

About This Beechdown Map Page

Explore Beechdown, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.429051, -3.613588. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.