Berry Head Southern Fort
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Getting here
50.39535, -3.49053
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cirl Bunting and Mediterranean Gull
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cirl Bunting and Mediterranean Gull
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Cirl Bunting, Mediterranean Gull, Pied Wagtail +103 more · last seen 2026; Coastal cliffs — seabirds and cliff-nesting species
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, toilets, car park
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: RAMPARTS, COUNTERSCARP REVETMENT, GLACIS, MUSKETRY WALL OF SOUTHERN FORT
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Cirl Bunting, Mediterranean Gull, Pied Wagtail +103 more · last seen 2026; Maritime cliff and slope priority habitat
Family friendly
Strong match
toilets, picnic area
Hiking
Strong match
Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham); Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
John Musgrave Heritage TrailWalking route
Greenway WalkWalking route
South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)Walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe)Walking route
Orange WayWalking route560 km
Wildlife to spot
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