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Croyde Devon CAM
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Setting Sun on the Rocks
Place: Croyde
Category: Sunsets and Sunrises
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About: The reflection of the setting sun on the line of rocks at Croyde makes a great foreground to the photograph. Croyde is a very well known surfing beach and even though the waves were not that high there were still people in enjoying themselves.
Photograph Added: 21st June 2010
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Light Effects of the Wet Sand
Place: Croyde
Category: Beaches
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About: The vast area of sand exposed at low tide was the perfect place to take atmospheric evening shots of the setting sun and its afterglow.
Photograph Added: 12th June 2010
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Wet Sands at Croyde
Place: Croyde
Category: Beaches
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About: The beach at Croyde is backed by grassy sand dunes and the firm sandy beach has lost none of its appeal over the years. In spite of the fact that the area is a Mecca for surfers it has not become overdeveloped or lost any of its charm
Photograph Added: 5th June 2010
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Early Evening at Croyde Beach
Place: Croyde
Category: Beaches
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About: Surfers at Croyde on this particular evening had a long walk to get to the sea but the firm sand is easy to walk on and it was a perfect evening,
Photograph Added: 5th June 2010
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Pools in the Sand
Place: Croyde
Category: Beaches
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About: Croyde is a world renowned surfing beach but on the evening that we visited there was only a little ripple and not the giant waves that surfers usually enjoy on this beach.
Photograph Added: 26th March 2010
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About Croyde Devon.
Croyde is located, south west of Illfracombe on the B3231, in North Devon.
Croyde is known to have been inhabited since the Stone Age. Flint tools and arrowheads are still found in the fields near by. The Vikings were the first settlers and it is from them that the stream "Crydda" and the village take their name. The oldest building in Croyde is St Helen's Chapel in Cott Lane which was built in the 12th century by the Celtic Saint Endelentia. Also in this lane is Chapel Farm Gallery and Craft Centre which is a well established gallery for talented local artists. From here it is possible to walk through to the peaceful setting of St Helen's Priory gardens and enjoy a classic Devonshire cream tea.
Croyde, the village, is steeped in old-world charm and is a delightful coastal community of colour washed thatched cottages with a little stream that meanders its way through the village to a beautiful sandy bay.
Today there has been a great input into the area by the young surfing community and walkers. Croyde is said by many to be the best surfing beach in the UK. The village has a perfect blend of picturesque charm and now with the surfers a buzz of life! Many surf shops are to be found where equipment is available to hire or buy and expert advice and tuition is available and yet Croyde really has to a great extent remained unspoilt.
The surrounding countryside has some outstandingly scenery and is just perfect for walkers. Nearby is Baggy Point which is managed by the National Trust and Croyde sand dunes that are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and have an abundance of interesting wildlife.
When in need of a break from riding the waves or rambling in the countryside Croyde has a special selection of character eating and drinking places to suit all tastes.
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