Devon

A short coastal walk at Stoke Point

This clifftop walk down to a picturesque viewpoint offers dramatic vistas and a chance to spot rare birds and marine life – especially if you bring your binoculars.

Near to

Wembury

Start point

Stoke National Trust car park, grid ref SX557465

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

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DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)

Duration 30 mins

Dog friendly***

*The route is on coastal footpaths. For further details, see Terrain section.
**Includes uneven ground and muddy areas. For further details, see Access section.
***Keep dogs under close control. For further details, see Facilities section.

Please be aware of livestock

Be aware that you may encounter livestock, which can include sheep and cattle, on this route. Please follow the guidance of onsite signage and take any dog waste away with you.

Total stages: 5
Total stages: 5
Start point
Stoke National Trust car park, grid ref SX557465
Stage 1
Leave the National Trust car park through the wooden gate beside the information board.
Stage 2
Follow the path down towards the cliff.
Look out for rare Dartford warblers | © National Trust Images/Martin Bennett
Stage 3
Continue through the gate out onto the cliff and walk down to the South West Coast Path, passing an old holed stone gate post on your left.
Revelstoke Drive
This stretch of coastline was once part of the Membland Estate, owned by 1st Lord Revelstoke Edward Baring of the famous family banking firm Baring Brothers and Co. During the 1880s, Baring set about making many improvements to the estate, including a scenic drive for horse-drawn carriages around the cliffs. Known as the Revelstoke, or Nine Mile Drive, it was constructed in a period of wealth before the near collapse of the bank in 1890.
Stage 4
Turn right and walk along the path until you come to a bench on your right.
Stage 5
Stop here to enjoy the views and try to pick out marine and bird life with your binoculars. Then re-trace your steps back up to the car park.
End point
Stoke National Trust car park, grid ref SX557465
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The Stoke Point short walk near Wembury, Devon | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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