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Braunton Beacon

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1.15 mi

3.1 mph

225 ft

Starting Point

37 yd

The River Caen. On a clear day you can often spot dragonflies, roach and carp and dippers

Tarka Trail

Crossing the bridge over the River Caen

Turn onto this old passage way

Steep stairs upto Frog Lane

Fantastic view across Braunton to St Michael's Chapel and Fullabrook

Take care up the steep path to the Beacon which can be slippery when wet

Many species of wildflower come into bloom in the spring

The Beacon provides an ideal habitat for badgers (photo: Wildlife Trust)

0.47 mi

The Beacon's Bluebells are stunning in the spring

At dusk the bat viewing platform is a great place to see many species of bat in flight feeding

The Beacon is an important site for the Great Horseshoe Bat an native rare bat

Greater Horseshoe Bat (photo: Devon Wildlife Trust)

View towards Buckland Barton

0.60 mi

Hiking Highlight

0.60 mi

Panoramic views from the information point at the summit of the Beacon

Stunning view across the Braunton Great Field to Hartland and the Braunton Burrows

Decend from the summit through the archway of Gorse

Common Buzzards are often seen soaring above the Braunton Beacon (photo Martin Batt)

Head back to the Braunton Countryside Centre along historic North Street

Why not stop at the famous White Lion Pub for refreshment

1.15 mi

Destination

June 14, 2020

Braunton Countryside Centre
The summit of this walk takes in stunning panoramic views towards Hartland, across the Taw and Torridge Esturary, the Braunton Great Field and Braunton Burrows. Historically the hill was used as the site of a signal beacon which, when used as part of a chain of such beacons, could convey messages from…
June 21, 2020