View of St Mary's Bay – View of St Mary's Bay loop from Brixham

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View of St Mary's Bay – View of St Mary's Bay loop from Brixham

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View of St Mary's Bay – View of St Mary's Bay loop from Brixham

02:07

7.52km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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934 m

View of St Mary's Bay

Highlight • Beach

St Mary's Bay is a beautiful coastal area near the village of Brixham. It has sandy beaches and is framed by a beautiful view across the English Channel.

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1.92 km

Stone Steps with Dog Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

One of numerous crossings over the ubiquitous little wall - here also easily passable for dogs 😉

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2.07 km

View of St Mary's Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

St Mary's Bay is the sandy beach between Berry Head to the north and Sharkham Point to the south. There are great views of it and out to sea from the coast path along the southern edge of Berry Head.

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3.20 km

Guardhouse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a break, delicious food and coffee 😀

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3.55 km

Barry Head Radio Station and Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a tall antenna on Barry Head, in front of which is a small lighthouse with a signal beacon. The antenna is visible from afar and many hikers come here to look around or take a break.

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3.60 km

Berry Head Headland & Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

We were able to see dolphins at the end of the headland. A great experience!

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3.97 km

Berry Head Fort

Highlight • Monument

Berry Head was used as an extensive Iron Age hill fort but a lot of the evidence of this was destroyed in the construction of a Napoleonic naval fort between …

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4.64 km

View of Berry Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

When you are at Berry Head Southern Fort, you have a beautiful view of Berry Head and the sea. The landscape moves hikers and tourists alike - on good days there are many people here.

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7.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

2.06 km

606 m

472 m

Surfaces