Broadsands Devon Map

About Broadsands

Broadsands, a coastal suburb of Torbay, breathes the salt-laced air of Devon. It lies 3.0 km west-north-west of Brixham (from Brixham: bearing 291°T, OS grid SX 895 571). The name itself evokes the broad, sandy stretches that give this locality its character, a gentle invitation from the English Channel. Here, the houses, often painted in cheerful hues, seem to bask in the soft, diffused light that is so characteristic of the South West, a light that has a way of softening every edge and lending a quiet dignity to the ordinary. Beyond the immediate residential sprawl, the landscape unfurls with a certain understated grace, hinting at the wilder beauty of the Devon coastline not far distant. The very air, especially on a receding tide, carries the faint, elemental perfume of seaweed and distant, unseen horizons, a constant reminder of the sea's enduring presence.

About This Broadsands Map Page

Explore Broadsands, 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: 50.403444, -3.554952. 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.