Noss Mayo village – Old Teahouse Ruin loop from Newton and Noss

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Noss Mayo village – Old Teahouse Ruin loop from Newton and Noss

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Noss Mayo village – Old Teahouse Ruin loop from Newton and Noss

02:39

23.0km

380m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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98 m

Noss Mayo village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Noss Mayo is a hidden gem. Quiet, picturesque and on the waterside of the River Yealm, it is a wonderful place to visit or start a hike.

You can take …

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1.21 km

View of Newton Ferrers Harbour and the River Yealm

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Lovely views from the ferry steps.

A water taxi runs from here across the River Yealm towards Wembury. This is a seasonal ferry which operates between 1st April and 30th …

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3.16 km

Gara Point View of the Yealm Estuary and Revelstoke Drive

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Great walk around the headland with a stop at the Ship Inn in Newton ferrers for great food and beer

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6.10 km

Gunrow Signal Station

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Built in 1790s as a lookout point. Makes for a good sheltered spot for a tea stop!

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9.97 km

Old Teahouse Ruin

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The Old Teahouse is a ruined belvedere dating back to the 18th century and likely linked to the settlement of Noss Mayo. It occupies a fantastic lookout spot on the …

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9.99 km

Beacon Hill Viewpoint and Tea House Ruin

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Beacon Hill at about 100 m above the sea is a brilliant viewpoint on the south-west coast path. Ivy Cove beach is the next steep descent east. There is the …

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14.1 km

The Grove

Forest

14.7 km

Erme Estuary Beach

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The Erme Estuary is a serene place to explore. It is tidal up as far as the weir at Flete, 3.5 miles (5.5 km) inland. There is no ferry service …

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15.1 km

Mothecombe Beach

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Mothecombe Beach is a great place to stop for a picnic. At low tide there is a large sandy beach and rockpools to explore. The beach is owned by the …

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