Wembury and Bovisand - a short walk using the South West Coast Path



Short Walks (up to one day) Suitable for Heritage Suitable for Wildlife Suitable for Scenery
Walk name: Wembury and Bovisand
: Wembury Beach Carpark
Finish location: Wembury Beach Carpark
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Grade Moderate
Terrain Coast Path and country footpaths, reasonably even underfoot; surfaced roads.
Circular Walk: Yes
Free from obstacles & steep gradients: No

Walk description:

An atmospheric walk full of marine life and maritime history. The long reaches of blue sea give way to green fields and dells on the pleasant inland roll home. The South Devon AONB Service have produced a leaflet for this walk giving directions, along with information on the wildlife, geology and history of the area. It can be viewed and printed by clicking on the ‘Printer friendly page’ button on the right hand side, near the bottom of the page. To find out more about the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and download other walks visit their website - http://www.southdevonaonb.org.uk
Public transport information:
You can get the 48, 48A bus from and to Plymouth. For details visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 2233
Toilets:
Public toilets by Wembury Beach and Bovisand Park.
Nearest Car parks:
Wembury Beach carpark which is free (Postcode for Sat Navs:PL9 0HP)
Nearest refreshments:
Old Mill Café, Wembury Beach 01752 862314.
Beachcomber Café, Bovisand Park 01752 862679.
Further Information:
OS Explorer Map number: OL20

Path News
* The 2010 Coast Path Photo Competition
* How to see the walks in Google Earth.

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PICTURE: View of Wembury from HMS Cambridge
View of Wembury from HMS Cambridge

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