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Mount Wise Park

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Mount Wise Park is a steep area facing South towards the River Tamar in the Devonport area of the City of Plymouth.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 27 Mart 2025
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Description

Mount Wise Park is an area of steep grassland with numerous paths with seating overlooking the River Tamar towards Cornwall. The once Mount Wise Redoubt has now been turned into a large mast with observation deck giving fantastic views East/South and West. In the East part of the park is a large monument to one of Plymouths famous sons, the Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott.

Details

Access

Frequent buses from Plymouth city centre pass nearby, those arriving by car use James Street car park (free), or park on road near the Scott memorial. Press P's on map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Beach , Park , City/village , Sea , River

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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