Beacon Point & Kingston loop from Ringmore — South Devon

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Beacon Point & Kingston loop from Ringmore — South Devon

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Beacon Point & Kingston loop from Ringmore — South Devon

03:24

12.2km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Tips

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South Devon AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.33 km

Hoist Point Coastal View

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

South Devon AONB is packed with beautiful views such as this. From Hoist Point, you can look out over Hoist Beach, Meddrick Rocks and over to Burgh Island opposite Bigbury. Take care in strong winds and always keep to the path, no matter how dramatic and enticing the cliff edges look to photograph.

Tip by

4.95 km

Fenycombe Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fenycombe Point is the headland north of Beacon Point on the Kingston section of the South West Coast Path. The views are amazing, especially across Erme Mouth.

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

3.54 km

3.22 km

1.48 km

175 m

Surfaces

7.14 km

2.75 km

992 m

688 m

507 m

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

9°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2022,Hoist Point, Bigbury circular hike from Kingston

I have to thank Christopher Sommerville's "Britain's Best Walks" for this one. I reversed the direction because of a strong NW wind.
Allow 5 hours for stops etc. Nice pub in Kingston to look forward to!