Bolberry Down, near Malborough, South Devon, TQ7 3DY
Bolberry Down
route · Coastal walk
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6.4
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
6.4A flat clifftop plateau where a short circuit opens out to far-reaching views inland and across the South Devon coast.
Bolberry Down makes a big landscape feel accessible: the National Trust’s one-mile circuit crosses an open plateau with broad sea and inland views, while a longer route extends towards Soar Mill Cove.
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The experience
Start at the National Trust car park and take the one-mile circular Amble on the Down. Pause at the viewpoints for the inland and sea views; if you have more time and suitable conditions, extend the walk towards Soar Mill Cove.
Things to do
Walk the Amble on the Down circuit
Follow the one-mile circular route across the mostly flat plateau, with views inland and out to sea.
30–40 minutes
Extend the walk towards Soar Mill Cove
Combine the Down with the longer Bolberry Down and Soar Mill Cove route, listed as five miles (8 km). Check the route information before departure.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 30–40 minutes
Quick Escape: Amble on the Down
- 01
Start at Bolberry Down National Trust car park.
- 02
Follow the one-mile circular route around the plateau.
- 03
Pause at the viewpoints for the sea and inland views, then return to the start.
Half day · Allow a half day; the supplied source gives the extended route distance but not a duration.
Make a Half Day of It: Down to Soar Mill Cove
- 01
Begin at the National Trust car park at Bolberry Down.
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Take the five-mile route combining Bolberry Down and Soar Mill Cove.
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Check the route details and conditions before setting out; be prepared for livestock on the route.
When to go
· No specific time of day is established by the supplied sources; check the forecast before visiting.
The supplied sources do not identify a seasonal highlight.
Check the forecast before setting out. The National Trust describes a route over tarmac, gravel and grass paths, with some uneven ground.
The route
- stiles
- Not specified
- surface
- Tarmac, gravel and grass footpaths; some uneven ground
- distance
- 1 mile (1.6 km) for the short circuit; 5 miles (8 km) for the Bolberry Down and Soar Mill Cove extension
- duration
- 30–40 minutes for the short circuit; no duration supplied for the extension
- difficulty
- Easy
- waymarking
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- route shape
- Circular for the short circuit
- start point
- Bolberry Down National Trust car park, grid reference SX689384
- parking start
- National Trust car park at Bolberry Down; check current parking arrangements
- Far-reaching sea and inland views from the plateau
- Mostly flat circular route
- Option to extend towards Soar Mill Cove
Worth pairing with
Soar Mill Cove
A worthwhile longer-walk pairing: the National Trust describes a five-mile route combining Bolberry Down and Soar Mill Cove.
What to look for
Take time at the viewpoints to look across the coastline and inland from the plateau. The supplied sources do not verify specific wildlife or historic features to seek out.
Best time to go
Check local conditions before visiting; no specific seasonal peak is established by the supplied sources.
The supplied sources do not establish a best season or time of day. Check the forecast before setting out on this exposed coastal route.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · Families
Route at a glance
Duration
1–2 hours
Terrain
Coastal, Hills
Parking / start
Start at Bolberry Down National Trust car park, grid reference SX689384. Check current parking arrangements before visiting.
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
A National Trust circular walk starts at Bolberry Down car park. The short route is mostly flat, but includes uneven ground and a kissing gate. Check current access and conditions before setting out.
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Parking
Start at Bolberry Down National Trust car park, grid reference SX689384. Check current parking arrangements before visiting.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
Dogs are welcome on leads on the short route. Livestock may be present; follow on-site guidance and take dog waste away.
Accessibility
The one-mile route is described as easy and mostly flat, on tarmac, gravel and grass paths. Expect some uneven ground and a kissing gate; check the National Trust’s current access information for specific requirements.
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Around Bolberry Down
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
