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Ballast pond at Torpoint 690m west of North Corner Quay

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📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.37165, -4.19396

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Mudflats — internationally important for wading birds and wildfowl; Birds — Wren, Robin, Woodpigeon +85 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wren, Robin, Woodpigeon +85 more · last seen 2026; Mudflats priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Harlequin Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Springy Turf-moss · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
European long distance path E9 - part alternative Great BritainWalking route711 km
Named routeRef E9Length 711 kmInternational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 35: Portwrinkle to Plymouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 36: Plymouth to Wembury Point)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Plymouth City TrailWalking route
Named routeRef PCTLocal walking route
The Co-operative WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

124 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Eurovelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part English ChannelCycling route
Named routeRef EV1Point-to-pointInternational cycle route
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
NCN 27 alternativeCycling route
Named routeRef (alt 27)Local cycle route
NCN 2 alternativeCycling route
Named routeRef (alt 2)Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Torpoint Yacht Harbour

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Torpoint Yacht Harbour

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