Noss Mayo village – Erme Estuary Beach loop from Newton and Noss

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Noss Mayo village – Erme Estuary Beach loop from Newton and Noss

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Noss Mayo village – Erme Estuary Beach loop from Newton and Noss

05:37

19.8km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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399 m

Noss Mayo village

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Noss Mayo is a hidden gem. Quiet, picturesque and on the waterside of the River Yealm, it is a wonderful place to visit or start a hike.

You can take …

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2.78 km

Gunrow Signal Station

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Built in 1790s as a lookout point. Makes for a good sheltered spot for a tea stop!

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11.1 km

Surfing Spot in South Devon National Landscape

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11.7 km

Erme Estuary Beach

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The Erme Estuary is a serene place to explore. It is tidal up as far as the weir at Flete, 3.5 miles (5.5 km) inland. There is no ferry service …

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16.4 km

Old Teahouse Ruin

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The Old Teahouse is a ruined belvedere dating back to the 18th century and likely linked to the settlement of Noss Mayo. It occupies a fantastic lookout spot on the …

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18.9 km

Pitts Hill Wood

Forest

19.4 km

Junket Corner

Forest

19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

4.26 km

1.77 km

833 m

344 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

2.58 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Weather

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Sunday 8 November

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Comments

August 11, 2024,Noss Mayo Loop

Just some info about the first section (7 miles). The path is rarely more than a foot across for the first part of the walk with (at the time of this walk, mid August) chest high gorse and nettles so I'd think twice about doing it in shorts! Once you get to Stoke Point, the path opens up considerably and …