Clovelly Devon Map

About Clovelly

Clovelly tumbles down a steep cliff face to a tiny harbour, a vision from a seafaring dream. It lies 13.9 km west of Bideford (from Bideford: bearing 262°T, OS grid SS 315 249), and is situated north-north-east of Higher Clovelly village. Cobbled lanes, too narrow for vehicles, descend like ancient riverbeds, their stones smoothed by centuries of footsteps and the passage of donkeys, the traditional mode of transport for goods and people. The air here carries the salty tang of the Atlantic, a constant reminder of Clovelly's maritime soul, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the sea mist, often paints the whitewashed cottages in a soft, ethereal glow. Fishermen's cottages cling precariously to the gradient, their slate roofs a muted grey against the vibrant green of the surrounding hills. The village's unique geography has preserved its character, a living testament to a way of life dictated by the sea and the challenging terrain.

About This Clovelly Map Page

Explore Clovelly, 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: 50.999546, -4.401426. 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.