Putsborough Marine Drive

   This trail is private

Description

A walk above Morte Bay with spectacular views from Baggy Point to Morte Point and out to Lundy. The beach stretches for over 2 miles. Park along Marine Drive (fee payable). The path is wide except for one stretch above Putsborough Sands where the path (gradient - 1:7 uphill for about 10 metres) narrows to a width of just over a metre. A second gradient near Broadsands Bungalow rises for 100 metres at 1:12. Whatever the season there is spectacular coastal scenery even if you have to turn back at either of the gradients. There are no steps or seats along the route. There are toilets halfway along the Marine Drive car park. There is an alternative route back along the sands (though NOT for wheelchairs, pushchairs or trampers) BUT there are dunes with a steep climb for 10 metres before finding a signposted path back to Marine Drive.

OVERALL RATING: BLUE
Path Surfaces:
Maximum Climbing Gradient: 2 - BLUE 6%
Maximum Descending Gradient: 2 - BLUE -7%
Total Elevation Gain: 31 metres
Distance:
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