Activities at Noss Mayo

The dramatic rocks and cliffs at Ayrmer Cove
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Short walk around Ayrmer Cove

Noss Mayo, Devon

Follow this gentle 1 mile walk along farmland with impressive views of Bigbury and Burgh Island (made famous by Agatha Christie's 'Then there were none'). This linear route finishes just above Ayrmer Cove and a well placed bench to stop and rest.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Rugged coastline at Hoist Point, Ringmore and Kingston
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Hoist Point walk

Noss Mayo, Devon

Explore the highest point of this coastline between Plymouth and Dartmouth. This circular, strenuous trail has some great beaches to visit along the way, ideal places to take a rest after the climb. Why not pop into the 16th century pub, The Dolphin, in Kingston before returning home?

  • Challenging
  • 3 hours
  • 6.0 miles (9.65km)
Walkers along the coast path above Ayrmer Cove
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Ringmore and Kingston

Noss Mayo, Devon

These two small villages are perfect places to start and end walks along the coast with pubs in both offering food and drink before or after your walk.

There are small sandy beaches along Revelstoke Drive, accessible to agile walkers and boats only
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Beaches at Noss Mayo

Noss Mayo, Devon

Walk on from Noss Mayo and explore the small, sandy beaches and the cove of Cellar Beach, once used by farmers using fishing as a sideline business.

Dramatic views of rocks and waves below the path
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Revelstoke Drive and Noss Mayo walk

Noss Mayo, Devon

A lovely walk all year round with stunning coastal views, woodland leading right down to the estuary edge and the beautiful village of Noss Mayo.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours 30 mins
  • 4.0 miles (6.4km)
A view along the path at Stoke Point, Noss Mayo
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Short walk at Stoke Point

Noss Mayo, Devon

Start from the remote car park at Stoke for a short, linear 1 mile walk along the coast path. Enjoy dramatic views, and look out for the cirl bunting and Dartford warbler.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
A view along the path at Stoke Point, Noss Mayo
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Longer walk at Stoke Point

Noss Mayo, Devon

Join the old carriage way, Revelstoke Drive, for a hike to the ruins of Gunrow Signal Station, a great picnic spot. The turn back and follow the path that hugs the coast through Netton Down.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 2.5 miles (4.0km)
Dramatic views of rocks and waves below the path
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Gara Point walk

Noss Mayo, Devon

A strenuous but rewarding walk round the wilder side of the Yealm estuary, from Gara Point to Noss Mayo, taking in a combination of Victorian history and wildlife along the way.

  • Moderate
  • 3 hours
  • 3.5 miles (5.6km)
A view down Revelstoke Drive
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Revelstoke Drive

Noss Mayo, Devon

The wide track along the coast from Noss Mayo to Stoke Point is part of a nine mile circular carriage ride, called Revelstoke Drive.