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Prawle Point

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Prawle Point is Devon's most Southerly point.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 15 February 2021
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Description

As well as being an excellent seawatching site the area is renowned for it's Cirl Bunting and migrant passerines. The National Trust car park (fee payable) at the point has on it's Western side a small reserve consisting of a field and trees/shrubs. This reserve managed by Devon Birds (devon birds.org) is a members only reserve, but good views are possible from the road and car park.

Details

Access

The main road A379 is to the North running between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, leave this main road at Frogmore or Chillington by heading South signed East Prawle/Prawle Point. The point car park is South of East Prawle along VERY narrow roads.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , City/village , Sea , Beach , Agriculture , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring , Winter , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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