South West Coast Path: Wembury to Challaborough

Route Description for South West Coast Path: Wembury to Challaborough

While the South West Coast Path: Wembury to Challaborough is a long walking route, the real difficulty is in the logistics. Along the trail, you will need to utilize a ferry or water taxi to cross the Yealm Estuary, but will also need to reach the River Erme at low tide in order to cross over on foot. Be sure to check tidal times prior to setting out and exercise all precautions, as this portion of the walk can be dangerous.

Setting out from the trailhead in Wenbury, you will head to the southeast along the coast to reach Warren Point, where you will need to either hire a water taxi or utilize the Noss Mayo Ferry to reach the opposite side of the estuary. From here, you will make your way along the dramatic cliffside and enjoy stunning views across the English Channel, as you work your way towards the next crossing of the walk at the River Erme.

There are sign boards posted at the edge of the water detailing the best route across; however, this can only be accomplished safely in the 1 hour on either side of low tide, when the water is knee deep. If you miss this window, you will need to walk an extra 8 miles around the estuary to pick the trail back up. After reaching the opposite side, continue along the coast and take in the views over the secluded coves and beaches that characterize the landscape, as you make your way to the end of the trail at Challaborough Bay.