17.6km
Total Distance
614m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

This fine south Devon stage follows the cliffs from the fishing port of Brixham past Berry Head and its lighthouse. The route rounds Scabbacombe and Man Sands with wide sea views to the Dartmouth ferry. A scenic and rolling stretch of the South West Coast Path.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 0.4km
  2. 2
    Shelter · 1.5km
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 2.1km
  4. 4
    Viewpoint · 2.5km
  5. 5
    Berry Head · 2.9km
    Viewpoint
  6. 6
    Viewpoint · 3.6km
  7. 7
    Viewpoint · 5.7km
  8. 8
    Spring · 8.3km
    springs can run dry
Bus stop
Town Square · 61m from the start
Parking
21m from the start
Surface
natural ground 65%, paved 26%
Marked route
South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham), Brixham Heritage Trail

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route