Fish, Penguins and an Unusual Lighthouse - Walk

Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Start/End point: Brixham Harbour.

Berry Head is a prominent feature on the South Devon coast, marking the southern end of the great coastal feature of Tor Bay. Across the Bay it gives views as far as the East Devon Coast, while in the opposite direction the coastline heads off towards the Dart Estuary and the South Hams.

Within Tor Bay, next to the headland and largely sheltered by it, is the ancient fishing port of Brixham. The South West Coast Path links Brixham with its neighbouring headland, and this walk uses the Coast Path to give a feel both of the open coast and also of the fishing port. To make a circuit, there is an inland link taking in part of Brixham's hinterland.

Theme: Coast, Heritage,
Special Interest: Nature, Historical, Wildlife,
Area: The English Riviera.

Relevant maps/guides: Landranger (1:50,000 scale) no. 202 Torbay and South Dartmoor; Explorer (1:25,000 scale) no. OL20 South Devon
Facilities along route: Brixham has all facilities; Berry Head has a seasonal café, toilets and visitor centre.
On the walk there are 4 stiles; no steep climbs.