View of Whiting Cove – Morte Point loop from Mortehoe
View of Whiting Cove – Morte Point loop from Mortehoe
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View of Whiting Cove – Morte Point loop from Mortehoe
01:06
3.83km
100m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: February 27, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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975 m
View of Whiting Cove
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
1.07 km
Bench With a View of Whiting Cove, Orewood Cove, and Rockham Bay
Highlight • Beach
Tip by
1.41 km
Seal Viewing Spot on the North Devon Coast
Highlight • Natural
1.55 km
Seals Near Woolacombe
Highlight • Natural
1.56 km
Seal Colony on the North Devon Coast
Highlight • Viewpoint
1.89 km
Morte Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
If seals aren't enough, there are some fantastic views south towards Baggy Point across Woolacombe Bay.
It is called Morte Point as it is such a dangerous area for shipping. So many ships have been wrecked here that its name means 'Death Point'.
Tip by
2.25 km
Windy Cove
Highlight • Beach
2.33 km
View of Woolacombe Beach
Highlight • Beach
3.83 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.42 km
1.27 km
988 m
144 m
Surfaces
1.14 km
988 m
984 m
144 m
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Elevation
Highest point (100 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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