This 4-mile circular walk from Brixham to Berry Head includes a replica of Sir Francis Drake\u2019s Golden Hind, an section of the South West Coast Path and an old fort and gun battery. <\/p>

From the busy fishing harbour at Brixham, with its replica of Sir Francis Drake\u2019s Golden Hind<\/i>, sample an attractive section of the South West Coast Path before exploring Berry Head Fort and Gun Battery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fort dates from the end of the 18^{th<\/sup> century and was built to defend against the threat of Napoleonic invasion. The grounds of the fort offer a wildflower spectacular, a riot of colour in spring and summer, buzzing with insects and with a soundtrack of birdsong.<\/p>\n}

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Brixham and Berry Head walk<\/h2>\n
4 miles \/ 6.4km | 123m accent | 2.5 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Brixham<\/h4>\n
Start from the bustling harbour at Brixham and continue from Fore Street, left along Bolton Street to climb Windmill Hill before turning left into Rea Barn Road.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
2. South West Coast Path<\/h4>\n
Fork right past the rugby ground as Rea Barn Road becomes Gillard Road. Where it meets Century Road , turn right onto a footpath behind gardens that quickly reaches the South West Coast Path with stunning views over St Mary\u2019s Bay to Sharkham Point.<\/p>\n
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Brixham and Berry Head walk<\/h2>\n
4 miles \/ 6.4km | 123m accent | 2.5 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h3>\n

Terrain<\/h4>\n
The terrain is in part residential streets and then the well surfaced South West Coast Path. It would not be suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs, although the paths at Berry Head Fort are.<\/p>\n

Starting Point<\/h4>\n
Start the walk at Brixham harbour (TQ5 8DY), served by buses from Kingswear (No.18) and Paignton (No.12) and with a large central car park. Other car parks are available at Oxen Cove and Brixham Marina and all incur charges.<\/p>\n

Eat and drink<\/h4>\n
The Guardhouse Caf\u00e9<\/a> at Berry Head Fort is an excellent place for lunch.<\/p>\n

Brixham and Berry Head walk<\/h2>\n4 miles \/ 6.4km | 123m accent | 2.5 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h3>\n

Terrain<\/h4>\nThe terrain is in part residential streets and then the well surfaced South West Coast Path. It would not be suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs, although the paths at Berry Head Fort are.<\/p>\n

Starting Point<\/h4>\nStart the walk at Brixham harbour (TQ5 8DY), served by buses from Kingswear (No.18) and Paignton (No.12) and with a large central car park. Other car parks are available at Oxen Cove and Brixham Marina and all incur charges.<\/p>\n

Brixham and Berry Head walk<\/h2>\n
4 miles \/ 6.4km | 123m accent | 2.5 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n

Terrain<\/h4>\n
The terrain is in part residential streets and then the well surfaced South West Coast Path. It would not be suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs, although the paths at Berry Head Fort are.<\/p>\n

Starting Point<\/h4>\n
Start the walk at Brixham harbour (TQ5 8DY), served by buses from Kingswear (No.18) and Paignton (No.12) and with a large central car park. Other car parks are available at Oxen Cove and Brixham Marina and all incur charges.<\/p>\n