Walk - Plymouth to River Yealm
15.0 miles (24.2 km)
Plymouth Wembury Point
Moderate - Easy to moderate
The first part of this journey follows the Waterfront Walkway along some of the vibrant, historic streets of the largest city on the South West Coast Path. The Path offers fantastic views over Plymouth Sound and has many extraordinary artistic features to look out for, all celebrating the rich history of this important city.
There is so much to see here (including a knitted breakfast, a porthole wall, a rhino and gold bullion) that it is not really possible to mention it all. You may like to get a copy of the guide to the Waterfront Walkway in advance, and perhaps also a copy of the Nautical Telegraph Code Book to help decode the messages set in pavements around the city!
From the blue pillar on Jennycliff, which marks the end of the Waterfront Walkway Path, the urban landscape is left behind as the Path enters part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After Andurn Point the Path offers easy walking close to the sea, past the old naval gunnery school of HMS Cambridge and on to Wembury with its incredibly diverse plant and animal life and fantastic views of the Great Mew Stone.
Plymouth City Council have produced a guide to the walk that can be downloaded from here.

Wembury Bay Bed and Breakfast

Mariners Guest House

Number One
Number One is a friendly, family owned B&B near Plymouth Hoe with 12 en-suite rooms, private parking & free WiFi. Ideally located for all main attractions and amenities

Edgcumbe Guesthouse

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel

Maker camp
Escape at Maker Heights. 'Wild' camping campsite, popular cafe and arts & crafts studios on site.10 mins walk from beach, village/pub. Part of Rame Conservation Trust.

Coombe House B&B
Beautifully renovated farmhouse, stunning sea views, ample carparking, 15 mins from the Path, 5 mins from Kingsand/Cawsand offering 4 pubs for dinner. Highly recommended on Trip Advisor.

Thorn House B&B

Jar
Zero Waste shop selling loose organic foods, snacks, vegan chocolate & sweets, homewares and locally made goods. Bring your own container or use one of ours!

Cliff Edge Cafe

Cakewhole
A family run bakery and coffee shop specialising in Vegan and Gluten Free cakes and a range of local groceries. Open Mon - Fri 0830-1500, Sat 0830-1300

Plymouth Coastal Observatory
CoastSnap Southwest is a community science participation project which encourages members of the public to get involved in the monitoring of our coastline.

South West SUP
Stand up paddleboard lessons, hire and journeys from our organic café space at Firestone Arch, Royal William Yard.