Brownstone and Coleton Camp

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Rugged and captivating stretch of coast

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Brownstone and Coleton Camp

Things to see and do

A couple walking on the beach

Wintery walks  

If you're local to us then there's a variety of walks around Brownstone and Coleton Camp. From rugged coastline and hidden beaches to even one of the few remaining Second World War gun batteries in the UK.

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Brownstone and Coleton Camp

Our work

View of the south west coast path towards Froward Point

Countryside Rangers  

Meet the people behind the special places, the everyday heroes, and find out what Ranger Mike and Volunteer Ranger Jon get up to.

Man Sands wetlands

Man Sands marshland project 

Learn all about the Man Sands project, where the countryside rangers have been restoring the land to its original marshland state, and creating the perfect habitat for birds.

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.

Downs copse woods at Greenway, Devon

Felling at Longwood Noss plantation 

Longwood is an ancient oak woodland with an industrial past on the edge of the river Dart between Kingswear and Galmpton. Over the autumn months we will be undertaking some felling works to remove larch and Douglas fir. There is likely to be disruption to access routes, read on to see the details and find out how this work will help nature.

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Brownstone and Coleton Camp

History

The Coastwatch station at Froward Point in Devon

Brownstone Battery 

Brownstone Battery, not far from Coleton Fishacre, is one of the few surviving Second World War coastal defence positions. Hidden amongst the trees you'll come across a collection of fascinating buildings, including the gun and searchlight positions.

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