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    Sand dunes and marram grass rising at the back of Woolacombe beach
    © National Trust / Steve Mulberry
    Morte
    North Devon coastline, between Croyde and Ilfracombe
    Iconic views or viewpoints  Coast  1909 
    Spectacular coastline of cliffs and coves, sandy beaches, dunes and headlands, important for its wildlife, archaeology and geology.
     
    • Popular bathing and surfing beach at Woolacombe
    • Easy and adventurous walks along the South West Coast Path
    • Colourful flower displays at Baggy Point in late spring and summer
    • Jagged slate rock formations and enormous boulders east of Morte
    • Interesting history of smuggling, wrecking and D-Day planning

    What's new this year
    The South West Coast Path at Baggy Point has recently been upgraded to allow easier access for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
     
     
    Baggy Point
    The Baggy Point headland with Woolacombe Bay in the background
    Rocky headland marking the southern end of Woolacombe Bay above the surf haven of Croyde. Easy access paths on the grassy plateau give an impressive coastal panorama. SS433397
    Woolacombe Beach, Dunes and Down
    Three mile stretch of golden sand lying between Mortehoe and Baggy Point. Rising up behind the sand dunes, Potters Hill and Woolacombe Down offer great views across the bay. SS458433
    		 A family walk down to Woolacombe beach on the north Devon coast
    Mortehoe and Morte Point
    Morte Point from the air showing the colourful summer heather displays
    Gorse and heather covered headland to the north of Woolacombe Bay. A Site of Special Scientific Interest, renowned for its wild beauty and treacherous seas. SS450455
    Torrs Walk to Rockham Bay
    Coastline to the east of Morte Point, with small coves, outcrops and jagged slate cliffs. A spectacular Victorian path, Torrs Walk, leads up to the area from Ilfracombe. SS513476
    		 The jagged north Devon coast, looking from Morte Point to Bull Point
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    Woolacombe
    Devon EX34 7AS

    01271 870555 (Estate Office)
    01271 850887 (Property Manager)

    Email: northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
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