Post by Dave on Mar 7, 2018 15:36:30 GMT
Sharkham Point Brixham 7th March 2018
I had planned to do a photo shot in the South Hams today but the threat of afternoon showers changed my mind. So I looked to go somewhere closer to home and one thing I have learnt over the last few weeks is, there are still places right on my doorstep I have not been to yet.
Only last week I walked the coast path from Goodrington to Broadsands and enjoyed it so much, even if there were lots up steps both up and down. When you think about going to Brixham Berry Head might come into your mind, but how many go to Sharkham Point?
I had seen the signs for Sharkham Point before and I don’t know why I have never been there, but I am so glad I did today. The road to the point is very narrow and full of potholes, but there is a car park of sorts at the end of the road that is free to use.
The point is a grassed area with tracks to use to walk around and the views over to Berry Head are wonderful. Looking to your left you can see St Marys Bay and as you walk around the point you can see Man Sands a beautiful secluded beach only accessible by foot.
I will go there again when I have more time and walk to Man Sands and beyond, we are so lucky to live in this beautiful part of the world, you would never find me moving to a city.
A Bit about Sharkham Point
Sharkham Point is a headland located close to Brixham, It overlooks St. Mary's Bay and is a short walk away from Berry Head Country Park. This stretch was originally the Coastguard Walk along which the coastguards regularly patrolled. It was once the site of extensive iron workings and old adits can still be found, dating from the period 1790 to 1930. However many remains were covered when Sharkham Point was used as the Brixham town tip during the 50’s and 60;s. The site is now managed as a nature conservation area
