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Wembury Point

Devon  >  United Kingdom

A mixture of coastal, woodland and farmland habitats with stunning views. A noteable UK stronghold for Cirl Bunting.

Added* by Matt Clark
Most recent update 28 August 2020
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Description

Wembury Point was once a large Navy gunnery school, the site still has an MOD radar installation, HMS Cambridge, that can be seen at the top of the headland. The National Trust over the past 20 years has been re-wilding this coastal headland and it is now a haven for wildlife. The site has a huge variety of habitats and attracts a number of different bird species. It is recognised as being one of the best locations in the country to see Cirl Bunting.

Details

Access

By car: 3.9 miles (6.3km) from A379 at Elburton. By train: Plymouth, 7 miles (11.2km). By bus: Plymouth City Bus 49, Plymouth to Heybrook Bay (limited service). By bicycle: Undulating cycle ride from Plymouth to Wembury along fairly busy A roads and quieter rural roads. National Cycle Network Route 2 and Route 27 pass through Plymouth. By foot: Join the walk from South West Coast Path from Heybrook Bay or Bovisand.

From the car park (click on the P in the map to get directions) you can make a circular walk of 3 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Sea , Agriculture , Beach

Conditions

Hilly , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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