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Morte Point & Damagehue Rock loop from Mortehoe — North Devon

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Morte Point & Damagehue Rock loop from Mortehoe — North Devon

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Morte Point & Damagehue Rock loop from Mortehoe — North Devon

02:55

10.1km

250m

Hiking

This moderate 6.3-mile (10.1 km) loop around Morte Point offers a rugged coastal hiking experience, taking about 2 hours and 54 minutes to complete with an elevation gain of 824 feet (251 metres). You will navigate uneven, rocky paths and steep sections, following parts of the South West Coast Path.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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3.93 km

View of Damagehue Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up here above Damagehue Rock the views in either direction are superb. West to Bull Point or east across Lee Bay to Shag. You are spoilt for choice.

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5.02 km

Bull Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

There has been a lighthouse here at Bull Point since 1879. The current structure was built in 1975 after the original building succumbed to subsidence. The light can be seen …

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5.88 km

Rockham Beach

Highlight • Beach

Amazing views at every corner, some serious climbs and decents but a nice Inn halfway round for a much needed energy boost.

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7.08 km

Bench With a View of Whiting Cove, Orewood Cove, and Rockham Bay

Highlight • Beach

From this perfectly situated bench near Morte Point, you can enjoy sensational views toward Whiting Cove, Orewood Cove and Rockham Bay. Pack yourself some lunch, sit back & enjoy this unique and wild landscape.

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7.89 km

Morte Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a brilliant place for seal watching. Keep a look out for their heads bobbing in the sea or lying up on the rocks.

If seals aren't enough, there …

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9.37 km

View of the South Coast of Wales

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this hilltop on a clear day, you'll be able to enjoy fantastic views over to the south coast of Wales.

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9.98 km

Town Farmhouse Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Nice tea room with a great creative tea.

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10.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

2.71 km

1.16 km

935 m

436 m

Surfaces

7.72 km

775 m

624 m

536 m

295 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Morte Point & Damagehue Rock loop from Mortehoe — North Devon

View of Damagehue Rock

Bull Point Lighthouse

Rockham Beach

Bench With a View of Whiting Cove, Orewood Cove, and Rockham Bay

Morte Point

View of the South Coast of Wales

Town Farmhouse Tea Room

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