Devil's Point — Attraction in Plymouth

Along with Mount Wise this is another beautiful natural area and Vista of Plymouth, the Sound and Cornwall and Mount Edgecombe. But, just like Mt Wise, it is an area neglected by the City Father's. Shame on you. The scale of it's popularity can be seen by the car park....which is always busy and always close to full. The No 34 bus provides a service to the area and nearby Royal William Yard from the City centre. And you will have to walk less than 800 metres to get there. There is a little cafe close by ( with so many rules you would think Hitler ran it ! ) which overlooks a swimming pool which is filled naturally by the rise and fall of the tide. There are short walks east and west and seats to sit and take in the view.....and....what a view!! If you like ships of all sizes and shapes then this is the place for you. Huge Trident submarines, aircraft carriers, cross channel ferries, pleasure boats galore all sail by within 200m. Old air raid look out shelters provide enhanced views but in truth they need to be knocked down.....ok by day but the scene of sleeping vagrants and much worse no doubt by night. Don't let that put you off though. And when you have pertaken of the sea air just a stones throw away is Royal William Yard with all its cafe's and restaurants and a trip back to the Barbican Plymouth by boat.....a must visit for...

Devils point is a popular local beauty spot. It boasts great views of Plymouth sound and mount edgcumbe. There are two concrete structures providing sheltered seating, tons of benches all around, lots of grass areas and a rocky foreshore that you can scramble over to get to the sea front. The car park is free for 3 hours (daytime) but you will need a ticket and free overnight. There's a cafe and restaurant close to the beach, which is a walk back from the carpark. The beach has stair way access on two sides of the artillery tower restaurant. The beach features a sandy area, a concrete/natural sea swimming pool which is shallow and a great slipway that's ideal for launching watercraft. There are some water based hazards to watch for here, large rocks in the foreshore and a row of big spines on the left hand edge of the foreshore that stretch a fair distance out to sea. If you're using watercraft here please pay attention to tides and wind, it's very easy to get caught out by the strong currents at high and low tide once you're out past the bouts. Good for access to royal...

Devil’s Point is one of those areas of natural beauty that lends itself effortlessly to so many purposes, whether that be walking the dog, spending time with family, a romantic evening walk, or an afternoon picnic with friends and a portion of fish and chips. For me, Devil’s Point has served all of these functions and more, becoming a site that has been long central to my childhood memories and, I hope, more to come.

Boasting views of Mount Edgcumbe and Drake’s Island on one side, and views of the tidal pool and the reaching coastline on the other, Devil’s Point offers an unparalleled sense of quietness away from the busyness of the city.

For those visiting the bars and restaurants in the nearby Royal William Yard will find Devil’s Point an ideal close to the evening. Equally, those that have spent the afternoon walking will find the Royal William Yard the perfect place to get a drink and a bite to eat before heading home. Regardless of your reason for being in the area, the views available at Devil’s Point will make you glad that you took the...