Devon

Brownstone to Froward Point circular walk

This route offers spectacular views along the coast, historical features and the chance to spot wildlife. There's also the option to extend your walk to take in a hidden cove and another National Trust place.

Near to

Brownstone and Coleton Camp

Start point

Brownstone car park, grid ref SX903510

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)

Duration1 hour

Dog friendly***

*The route is mostly on rugged coastal paths. For further details, see Terrain section.
**Some uneven and steep parts. For further details, see Access section.
***Keep dogs under supervision. For further details, see Facilities section.

Cliff edges

Be aware that parts of the route go close to cliff edges. Keep children and dogs under supervision at all times.

Address
Brownstone car park, Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, TQ6 0EQ, grid ref: SX903510
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Cycling
Accessible by bike from Kingswear or Brixham along hilly and busy B roads and winding lanes. Note: the start point of the walk is at the end of a busy country lane, a few miles from the main road.
By ferry
Higher and Lower car and passenger ferries run daily between Kingswear and Dartmouth.
By bus
The Stagecoach 120 runs daily from Paignton, close to the train station, via Brixham to Kingswear. Stagecoach 112 runs daily from Totnes to Dartmouth.
By train
Paignton train station is 6 miles from the start of the route and Totnes train station 10 miles away. The Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company runs services from April to October.
On foot
The South West Coast Path runs from Kingswear to Sharkham Point. There is also a network of footpaths and bridleways from Brixham to Woodhuish and Hillhead to Woodhuish, linking to the South West Coast Path. Note: the start point of the walk is at the end of a busy winding country lane, a few miles from the main road.
By road
From Brixham or Kingswear, follow signs to Coleton Fishacre from the B3205. Turn right at Coleton Fishacre and follow the road to Brownstone car park.
The route includes uneven ground, steep sections and cliff edges. There is a tarmac lane leading from the start point at Brownstone car park down towards Froward Point. Brownstone car park has no designated accessible parking but is on level ground.
Accessible toilet
There are accessible toilets at Coleton Fishacre, another National Trust place halfway along the walk.
Seating available
There are seats along the track from Brownstone car park to Froward Point.
Steps/uneven terrain
Total stages: 4
Total stages: 4
Start point
Brownstone car park, grid ref SX903510
Stage 1
From Brownstone car park, follow the path all the way down to Froward Point (clearly signposted). This was a military road built during the Second World War to access a gun emplacement.
Stage 2
Follow the coastal footpath to the right, towards Outer Froward Point. Along this section of the walk there are spectacular views over the Mewstone.
Stage 3
Follow the coast path to the edges of Pudcombe Cove. Here, the route heads inland, but a nice detour is to the centre of the coast path at Pudcombe Cove, where there's a viewing point. From there, it's a short walk to the bottom of Coleton Fishacre garden (free entry to National Trust members).
Peregrine falcons hunt around the cliffs at Pudcombe Cove | © National Trust Images/Nick Upton
Stage 4
Follow the footpath inland (this section is steep in places), until you reach Brownstone Road. Head left down this quiet country road to return to Brownstone car park.
End point
Brownstone car park, grid ref: SX903510
Trail map
Brownstone to Froward Point circular walk | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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A view over the rocky cliffs and grassy fields towards the mouth of the river Dart at Dartmouth, with rocky cliffs on the other side of the river, and a tiny rock islet

Trail

Circular walk from Little Dartmouth

Take in coastal and countryside views on this circular walk from Little Dartmouth, Devon, following the scenic coast path and passing a Civil War fort.