Explore the South Devon coast with this charming illustrated map of Bigbury Bay, a framed print of Allie Alpass’s original artwork. Hand-lettered place names guide you from Challaborough and Bigbury on Sea in the north, past Burgh Island and the arch of Thurlestone Rock, down to Hope Cove, Outer Hope, Inner Hope, and Bolberry. South Milton and Galmpton sit inland among the green fields.

The map is full of little details for locals and visitors to spot. A surfer carries a board along the beach, a sandcastle stands on the sand, and a red crab scuttles by. Fishing boats work the bay among shoals of silver fish, a seal basks on the rocks at Hope Cove, and an oystercatcher stands on the harbour wall. Lobster pots stack up by a thatched cottage, a red tractor and a highland cow represent the farms, and a golden compass rose in the corner finishes it off.

Sold at Hope Cove Gallery in South Devon, this map makes a lovely gift for anyone with a link to the area, whether they live here, holiday here, or have just moved away. It’s also a nice present for a housewarming, anniversary, or retirement. It comes already mounted and framed in a soft sage-blue wooden frame, so it’s ready to display.

If you like it, look out for Allie’s other Hope Cove prints and original paintings.

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