The Plymouth breakwater is about 1.5 km long and protects the harbour from the weather, waves and attacking ships. It was built between 1812 and 1814 from around four million tons of rock.

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1. Plymouth Breakwater – Cawsand and Kingsand Beaches loop from Cremyll

9.28km

02:39

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cremyll Ferry – Cawsand and Kingsand Beaches loop from Plymouth

14.9km

04:10

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cawsand and Kingsand Beaches – Rame Head loop from Cremyll

20.7km

05:47

400m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Maker-With-Rame, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Plymouth Breakwater

1. Plymouth Breakwater – Cawsand and Kingsand Beaches loop from Cremyll

2. Cremyll Ferry – Cawsand and Kingsand Beaches loop from Plymouth

3. Cawsand and Kingsand Beaches – Rame Head loop from Cremyll

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