Wembury, Bovisand and Down Thomas Walk

Tavistock Group

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Overview

Coast path to Heybrook Bay and Bovisand, then Bovisand Lane to Down Thomas, Ford Farm and Erme Plym Trail back to Wembury Beach.

Terrain- coast paths, inland field paths, a sunken lane and country lanes. A few easyish ascents and one steepish stepped one at Heybrook Bay.

Dogs welcome. Bring drinks and food for morning coffee stop and lunch stop.

Bring NT cards for free parking - otherwise £6.

Possible tea and cakes afterwards at Wembury Beach Cafe.

To join the walk, please book by text to walk leader.

Saturday, 6 June 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 304.8m / 1000ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 51900 48401
Nearest postcode:: N/A
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Wembury Beach National Trust Car Park. Bring NT cards for free parking, otherwise £6.

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