Morte Point and Bull Point circular loop
Devon
Enjoy stunning views along the South West Coast Path, a route that is spectacular in both summer and winter. The terrain can be challenging in places, but the effort is well rewarded with sea views and rugged coastal scenery. Keep an eye out for seals, which are often spotted around Morte Point.
Near to
Lee BayStart point
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Difficulty
Full trail
DistanceMiles: 6.5 (km: 10.4)Total stages: 8
Total stages: 8
Start point
Lee Bay National Trust car park EX34 8LR
Stage 1
From Lee Bay National Trust car park head towards Lee Beach and turn left at the road. Follow the road which will take you up a steep hill. Continue up the road for about 600m before picking up a footpath which continues straight on, just before a sharp left hand turn in the road.
Stage 2
Follow the footpath and head slightly down at the bottom of the field pass through a gate and continue up the path. At the end of the field join a track and turn left. This track will lead you through a farm, keep follow public footpath signs and directions to Mortehoe.
Stage 3
Turn right through a gate and follow a path along the hedge line. This will lead you over a style and on to a gravel track through Yarde Farm and on to Easewell Farm Holiday Park. Keep following public footpath signs through the site. At the end of the campsite you will reach a road, which will lead you into Mortehoe. At the end of the road next to the village shop, turn right onto the main road through the village.
Stage 4
Between the church and The Ship Aground pub, signposted Coast Path. Continue onto the National Trust path to Morte Point, keeping to the right of the cemetery and entering through the official gates onto Morte Point itself.
Stage 5
Continue straight on, taking the broad grass track downhill. Turn left after 220yd (200m) to join a footpath that links to the coast path. The path will now take you around Morte Point.
Stage 6
Follow the coast path through to Bull Point and the lighthouse, passing Rockham Bay and its sandy beach. Take the gravel path on the left round the back of the lighthouse and rejoin the coast path.
Stage 7
Continue uphill until the path starts to descend steeply down the steps to the secluded rocky bay of Bennett's Mouth. Continue up the other side of the valley, this is a steep path that zig zags. Continue along the South West coast path which will lead past Sandy Cove and back to the road you started on.
Stage 8
At the road turn left and head down the hill pass Lee Beach and to the car park.
End point
Lee Bay National Trust car park EX34 8LR
Trail map
Morte Point and Bull Point circular loop map | © Crown copy and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey
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