Berry Head

Berry Head Nature Reserve wildlife and historical site, Brixham

What to expect at Berry Head

Stroll, hike, explore or simply sit and enjoy the panoramic view from one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in South Devon. Berry Head hosts over 170 acres of diverse habitat and wildlife, fascinating history and stunning scenery.

This is a must-visit day out and is either a pleasant 30-minute walk or short drive from Brixham.

Dogs are very welcome on Berry Head & in the Guardhouse Cafe, where we ask that they are well behaved and stay on a lead. NB they may need to be kept on leads in certain areas when livestock are present (see signs on site).

Disability access is good with tarmac or laid paths into both the North and South Forts. The car park is around 300m from our cafe, on a mostly level, good track.

Within the Northern Fort you can find: the Guardhouse Cafe, the Artillery Store (now an information centre on Greater Horseshoe Bats, which live in the quarry), a visitor centre, and the shortest, highest & deepest lighthouse in the country. The South-West Coast Path runs through the reserve, originally used by the coastguard as a means to get from lighthouse to lighthouse patrolling for smugglers.