Highlight • Beach
Horsley Cove
Hiking
5.0
(21)
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South Devon National Landscape
Tips
Natalie
November 9, 2022
Hiking
A short walk from East Prawle will take you to Horsley Cove. Accessible only by path, it is quiet and secluded. An ideal place to escape if you are seeking some peace and quiet from South Devon's other beaches which can get quite busy in the summer.
Tom Stockwell
May 12, 2023
Hiking
Nice quiet beach south facing.
Ian
May 5, 2025
Hiking
One of the few places along this stretch of the SWCP where you can get to the sea/beach
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5.0
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114
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02:05
160m
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Hike 4.6 miles along the South West Coast Path from East Prawle to Prawle Point, Devon's southernmost tip, with rugged coastal views.
Moderate
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07:00
460m
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Hike the challenging 15.6-mile South West Coast Path: Prawle Point and Start Point Loop for dramatic coastal views and historic landmarks.
Hard
4.9
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181
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07:09
490m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Hard
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Elevation 10 m
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