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Mortehoe
Gateway to a wild, remote coast with a rich history of wrecking and smuggling. Amazing walking, wildlife and sunbathing seals.
Contact - Woolacombe Rangers, Pay & Display car park (not NT), Mortehoe, Devon, EX34 7DT - SatNav for car park
Opening times for 6 July 2024
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Marine Drive in Woolacombe and Mortehoe car park (not NT, council operated).
Toilet
Public toilets in main car park (not NT, council operated).
Dogs
Track to lighthouse suitable for pushchairs one gate on route. Path out to Morte Point is fairly flat, but uneven in places.
Steps/uneven terrain
Track to lighthouse suitable for pushchairs, one gate on route. Path out to Morte Point is fairly flat, but uneven in places.
By road
From Barnstaple take the B3230 towards Woolacombe. At Mullacott Cross continue straight ahead. Bear right onto Mortehoe Station road (still the B3230). Follow this into Mortehoe. Car park is on the left hand side as you enter the village.
Parking: in Mortehoe village (not National Trust)
Sat Nav: Mortehoe car park (and heritage centre, not National Trust) EX34 7DT
On foot
Access via South West Coast Path
By train
Nearest train station Barnstaple, 14 miles
By bus
Buses from Ilfracombe and Barnstaple
By bicycle
On route 278 which is a which is a 7 mile route of the National Route 27
Contact - Woolacombe Rangers, Pay & Display car park (not NT), Mortehoe, Devon, EX34 7DT - SatNav for car park
Highlights
Coast
Headland stretching out from Mortehoe, with a rich history of wrecking and smuggling.
Morte Point
Panaramic views of Lundy Island and to Wales. Great place for watching seals.
Town Farm House (not National Trust)
Eco focused tea-room serving cream teas, light lunches and drinks. Vegan and vegetarian options widely available.
Eating
Eating at Mortehoe
Town Farm House (not National Trust) is an eco focused tea-room serving cream teas, light lunches and drinks. Vegan and vegetarian options widely available
Top trails
Trail
Morte Point and Bull Point circular coastal walk
Discover rocky headlands, secluded coves, sandy bays and a lighthouse. Look out for seals and take in the heathland and grasslands, which are great habitats for other wildlife.
Places to stay
Gordon's Cabin
In the tiny village of Morthoe, this cosy cottage has Woolacombe bay just round the corner.
About Mortehoe
Why not start your visit with a look in our Heritage Centre to find out more about this dramatic section of coastline. Then take a walk to Morte Point where you will find breathtaking views, crashing waves and the distinctive headland rock formations. You can then continue along the coast path to Bull Point and the lighthouse, passing Rockham Bay and its sandy beach. Or you can access Bull Point along a quiet lane from the village.
Once you’ve finished your walk, why not join us for a cream tea in our Heritage Centre or visit one of the many other tea rooms and pubs in the village for some refreshments (non-National Trust).
Our work
Project
Project
North Devon Grasslands project
Newly sown wildflower grassland will connect nature habitats in the North Devon countryside. The project will see grassland cover 1,275 hectares over pockets of land across 70 miles by 2030, from Torridge to west Exmoor.
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Mortehoe.