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Morte Point

Mortehoe, South West England

A jagged slate headland with seals, wrecks and big sea views.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
2 hours
Morte Point
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Morte Point is a rocky finger of land with razor-edged slate ridges and strong currents. Seals often bask below and the coast path loops round. It's a dramatic, wild contrast to Woolacombe.

Good to know

  • Seals often visible in the water
  • Keep to the path, the cliffs are steep
Best time
Sunset
Open
All year
Getting there
Car park in Mortehoe
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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