WW2 Spotlight Station
Getting here
50.33568, -3.54322
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chiffchaff, Robin, Blue Tit +94 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chiffchaff, Robin, Blue Tit +94 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large White, Black Oil-beetle, Small White +46 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Large White, Black Oil-beetle, Small White +46 more · last seen 2026
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)Walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)Walking route
Dart Valley TrailWalking route
Diamond Jubilee WayWalking route
South West Coast Path (Avoiding Mansands Beach)Walking route
Wildlife to spot
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