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Walk - Ringmore and Bigbury

Start
Bigbury-on-Sea Car Park - TQ7 4AZ
Finish
Bigbury-on Sea Car Park
Length
3.6 miles (5.8 km)
Summary

A walk that's relaxing and bracing. Beaches with a lovely lazy feel, refreshing open clifftops, the timelessly delightful village of Ringmore tucked away, and enough 'up-and-down' to get the circulation going. A wonderful walk for children, who will love the beaches, Burgh Island and the sea tractor.

The Journey's End Inn is a dog friendly pub. Bigbury is a dog friendly beach. Have a look at our Top Dog Walks on the South West Coast Path for more dog friendly beaches and pubs. 

Use the walk (or part of it) to visit the sandy beaches at Bigbury, Challaborough or Ayrmer Cove.

Difficulty
Challenging
Terrain

Fairly even underfoot. Field footpaths; coastal footpath; green lanes; surfaced roads.

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Route Description

A walk that's relaxing and bracing. Beaches with a lovely lazy feel, refreshing open clifftops, the timelessly delightful village of Ringmore tucked away, and enough 'up-and-down' to get the circulation going. 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, which you can download here.

To find out more about the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and download their other walks visit their website.

Nearby refreshments

At the start and finish of the walk, the award winning Venus Cafe, overlooking Bigbury Beach serves food sourced from local and organic producers. Midway along the route you can also get a range of local food and real ales from the Journey's End Inn, in Ringmore.

Public transport

Limited. Bus service 875 from Modbury and Plympton; Fridays only.
For further information visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 2233.

Parking

Bigbury-on-Sea Car Park, pay and display (Postcode for Sat Navs: TQ7 4AZ).

Bigbury beach looking towards Bantham Photographer Dan Griffin

Bigbury beach looking towards Bantham Photographer Dan Griffin

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Current Conditions

17°
Sunny
Wind 11 mph NW

Tomorrow

9° - 13°
Patchy light drizzle
Wind 13 mph NW

Next day

10° - 16°
Cloudy
Wind 14 mph NW

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