Berry Head

About this route

Berry Head is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is a wildlife-rich headland known for its diverse habitats. The area is a key nesting site for seabirds like puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. Beyond birds, the reserve supports a variety of other wildlife, including numerous invertebrates, such as butterflies, moths, and coastal beetles. Its rocky outcrops and coastal grasslands also host a range of mosses and lichens. The headland, part of the Berry Head Nature Reserve, covers 40 hectares, offering a haven for both plant and animal species.

Getting Around

Around

On foot: Berry Head is accessible on foot and the South West Coast Path passes through the site.

By train and bus: There is a mainline train station at nearby Paignton and bus services frun from Brixham to Berry head.  The nearest bus stop is Half Way House on Wall Park Road which is regularly served by the No 17 service originating in the Town Square.  From Half Way house, walk 50m north and turn right along a public footpath which leads to the site.  Timetables are available at Travel Devon.

By road: There is a pay and display car park at the main entrance to Berry Head.  This is accessible via either Berry Head Road or Gillard Road, on the northeast side of Brixham.

Facilities
Public toilets are available at the car park, where there is a visitor centre. The Guardhouse Café on the headland, within Fort No. 3, is open daily.
Terrain
Flat easy walking path from car park to Berry Head. Alternatively the coastal footpath route has some cliff edges.
Accessibility

OS Maps

OS Explorer OL20 South Devon
OS Landranger 202 Torbay and South Dartmoor
SX9418 5649

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Photo of grassy fields down to coastal cliffs and the sea at Berry Head

Berry Head, Brixham

Berry Head offers spectacular views across Torbay.  So it is not surprising that it was chosen as a strategic location
Photo of grassy fields down to coastal cliffs and the sea at Berry Head

Berry Head, Brixham

Berry Head offers spectacular views across Torbay.  So it is not surprising that it was chosen as a strategic location
Photo of grassy fields down to coastal cliffs and the sea at Berry Head

Berry Head, Brixham

Berry Head offers spectacular views across Torbay.  So it is not surprising that it was chosen as a strategic location
Photo of grassy fields down to coastal cliffs and the sea at Berry Head

Berry Head, Brixham

Berry Head offers spectacular views across Torbay.  So it is not surprising that it was chosen as a strategic location
Photo of grassy fields down to coastal cliffs and the sea at Berry Head

Berry Head, Brixham

Berry Head offers spectacular views across Torbay.  So it is not surprising that it was chosen as a strategic location