Kinever Valley to Bennett's Mouth
Starting in the village of Mortehoe, you'll follow the road as it leads you out into the countryside down a hidden wooded valley filled with snowdrops in the winter and towards a secret little cove by the sea.
Total steps: 5
Total steps: 5
Start point
Mortehoe village car park, grid ref SS458453
Step 1
From the village car park walk down the road next to the village post office, North Morte Road, until you reach a gate saying Bull Point Lighthouse. Go through the gate and follow the lane as it winds its way towards the coast.
Step 2
After about half a mile (1km), there's a footpath off to your right signed Bennett's Mouth and Lee. Take this path as it heads down hill into Kinever valley.
Step 3
Follow the stream as it winds its way towards the sea. Go through a pedestrian gate and carry on all the way until you reach Bennett's Mouth.
Step 4
At Bennett's Mouth take the coast path to your left as it heads up hill towards Bull Point lighthouse.
Step 5
When you reach the lighthouse follow the tarmacked lane all the way back until you arrive at Mortehoe.
End point
Mortehoe village car park, grid ref SS458453
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