Walk - Wembury to Mount Batten Point
5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Wembury Beach Car Park - PL9 0HP Mount Batten Point - PL9 9SL
Moderate - A fairly level walk, with some steep but short climbs
Park at Mount Batten Point and take a foot ferry across the Plymouth Sound to the Barbican, a short stroll from the bus station. From here you can catch the bus to Wembury and walk back along the Coast Path, where there are stunning views across the Plymouth Sound. The Great Mewstone, along the way, was the inspiration for Turner's famous 'Mewstone' watercolour and is now a bird sanctuary. Mount Batten Point and the headlands beyond it have been key sites for defending Plymouth throughout history, and there are fascinating glimpses of several of the 'Palmerston Follies', a ring of coastal forts built around Plymouth at the end of the nineteenth century.
The walk is part of our "Summer Strolls". Use the walk (or part of it) to visit the beach at Wembury, which is a Marine Conservation Area and a great spot for rock pooling.

Wembury Bay Bed and Breakfast
10 minutes walk from Wembury Beach. Choice of 3 rooms, a twin en suite, a twin room or double. Rooms are fitted with TV's and Tea/coffee facilities. Wi Fi, washing/drying available, packed lunches on request. Pub close by.

Edgcumbe Guesthouse

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

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.

Ocean Studios
Ocean Studios is Real Ideas’ hub of creative energy, with a stunning exhibition and café space, located in the stunning Royal William Yard, a stones' throw from the SWCP.

Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre is located right on the South West Coast Path on the beautiful Mount Batten peninsula.

Patricia Rose Charters Ltd
Local, family friendly, veteran run, husband & wife bespoke boat fishing & wildlife trips. Get the personal touch from this micro business. Full tackle hire available
Plymouth Tourist Information Centre

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

Market Hall
The Market Hall is a world-class space for digital innovation and learning situated in the heart of Devonport, a space to work, learn, meet, eat, create… and have fun!