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Rugged and captivating stretch of coast

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The entrance to Scabbacombe car park, near Coleton Fishacre

Parking in the English Riviera countryside 

Around the English Riviera countryside there are a number of National Trust car parks, perfectly located for your day out exploring everything this beautiful area has to offer.

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Things to see and do

Go for a walk

A National Trust ranger van parked at Man Sand beach

Coastal circular walk from Woodhuish 

A circular walk from Woodhuish Farm to Man Sands beach and back via the South West Coast Path takes in a wetland area perfect for bird watching. It's a great walk to combine with a visit to nearby Coleton Fishacre.

The Day Mark, a navigational aid for ships near Froward Point

Froward Point walk 

A walk from Brownstone to Froward Point and back via the South West Coast Path boasts great views, interesting history and the chance to spot seals.

Routes that take in Greenway

The view over the River Dart as seen from the Coombe Lane walk to Greenway

Galmpton to Greenway walk via Coombe Lane 

A moderate 2.5 mile walk from Galmpton via Coombe Lane is perfect for walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike.

A young man walking a dog in the garden at Greenway

Galmpton to Greenway walk via Hook Bottom Lane  

This walk from Galmpton to Greenway follows a permissive bridleway along quiet country lanes and through woodland, and is good for walkers, horse riders and cyclists alike.

A view of cows grazing on a hill with the River Dart and the village of Dittisham in the background

Galmpton to Greenway walk via Mill Lane 

The walk to Greenway from Galmpton via Mill Lane takes in great views over the River Dart, and even goes along a beach foreshore. When the tide is in you may need to take off your socks and shoes to wade through the river for a short while, but when the tide is out it's a more straightforward walk.

Routes that take in Coleton Fishacre

Two women walking a dog in Coleton Fishacre garden in autumn

Coleton Fishacre circular walk via Coleton Camp 

This walk is ideal for seeing autumn colour, and even a spot of blackberry picking. It leads you through the garden of Coleton Fishacre, along the South West Coast Path and back via Coleton Camp. Admission prices apply at Coleton Fishacre.

Runners in the English Riviera countryside

Jog along the coast path 

Coleton Fishacre is surrounded by rugged coast land perfect for a challenging run. In early June the first ever Coleton Footacher race took place, beginning and ending at Coleton Fishacre and taking in six miles of rugged South West Coast Path - an ideal route to follow if you fancied running here.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Coleton Fishacre evening torchlit walk

Fri 14 Oct 2016
18:00-20:00
Join this magical evening torchlit sponsored walk along the South West Coast Path around Coleton Fishacre and Froward Point as part of the South West Coast Path Challenge .
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Wildlife

A young boy wildlife spotting in the countryside

Go wildlife watching at Brownstone and Coleton Camp 

Discover the best places to see seals, birds and butterflies in the area.

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Our work

A ranger clearing bracken in the countryside

Battling bracken 

In early autumn the rangers are busy cutting back and clearing away bracken. Have you ever wondered why it needs to be done?

The Mewstone and the coast land around Froward Point

Caring for the English Riviera coast land 

The team of rangers have been caring for the coastal land between Newfoundland and Pudcombe coves by creating a mosaic of habitat. Find out why scrub clearing is an important way to care for the land and the creatures that thrive there.

The wetland and Man Sands beach

Man Sands marshland project 

At Man Sands a long-term project is restoring the land to its original marshland state, to create the perfect habitat for birds. A bird hide has been created so that visitors can watch the birds enjoying the fruits of the rangers' labours.

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