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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 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
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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