Placed with the kind permission of the National Trust
YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO ANYWHERE NEAR ANY STEEP DROPS
I have been coming to this part of The South Hams for many years spending our family summer holidays camping nearby. Snorkleing, fishing, cooking on the beach even raft building with what was washed up on the shores.
The look out was derelict in the 80s but now restored and manned by volunteers from the National Coast Watch .There is also a visitor centre to look around with information about the many shipwrecks and rare wildlife in this area of Devon.
Approaching on the South West coast path from Start Point you will surely spot the horses head, with the station 200 feet above sea level. If you use the car park I would recomend going to the left to view the impressive sight.
From the cache you can see Bolt Head to the west and Start Point to the east. If the officer on duty is not too busy you may be lucky enough to be invited in to the station to look around.
Alternatively the small visitor centre is worth a look around and a contribution to the coast watch will be welcomed
Please take care with dogs and children