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Brixham via Berryhead and Sharkham point

Distance: 5.7 Miles
Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
Elevation: 492 Feet
Terrain: Mixed
Start Point: Berry Head
End Point: Berry Head

This moderate route explores the dramatic coastal scenery of Brixham and begins at Berry Head National Nature Reserve.Follow the coastal path around to Sharkham Point, remembering to take a look back over St Mary’s Bay for the view. Catch sight of Berry Head Lighthouse in the distance before continuing inland.Take St Mary’s Road and head up through the heart of Brixham to Brixham Harbour. Enjoy a refreshment by Brixham Marina before completing the route as you return to Berry Head.If you’re seeking a longer ramble, then continue South West Coast Path walk after Sharkham Point. Once you reach Man Sands, take a right onto Mansands Lane before continuing north onto Southdown Road and rejoining the route in Brixham.

OS Maps Required

OS Explorer Map (102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109 and 111) Cornwall Set

Map of Trail

Map – Brixham Headlands Circular Walk