Walk - River Yealm to Bigbury on Sea
10.3 miles (16.6 km)
Wembury Beach Car Park - PL9 0HP Bigbury on Sea
Challenging - Easy to strenuous
After the ferry crossing over the Yealm, the Path passes out of Noss Mayo the ancient oaks of the Brakehill Plantation and along the wide, sweeping track known as Lord Revelstoke’s Drive, built in the 1880s to provide an impressive carriageway for his visitors. On clear days you can see the Eddystone Lighthouse which is 14 miles away.
This undeveloped stretch of coast is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of the South Devon Heritage Coast. The path provides a mixture of easy, high open walking and some fairly strenuous climbs up and down steep slopes and steps to reach beautiful coves.
The difficult walking is certainly worth the effort as the views are truly spectacular, and thought to be some of the best on the entire Coast Path. You need to plan this day in advance as you have two river crossings; the River Yealm crossed by a seasonal ferry and the River Erme which normally can be easily forded one hour either side of low tide.

Carswell Cottages
6 peaceful, cottages dotted around our coastal organic dairy farm, just a short walk from the Path. Short breaks available all year.

The Ivy Barn B&B
The Ivy Barn B&B in Holbeton approximately 2 miles from the Erme Estuary crossing. Ideally located for Coast Path walkers.

Anchor Cottage

Mount Folly Farm
Basic farm campsite located right on the Path. Showers, toilets, electric hook ups, camp fires and a field with a view. Ideal stopping point before crossing the River Avon.
