Crow Point Walk
This walk visits the Crow Point Lighthouse near the town of Braunton on the North Devon coast.
Crow Point sits on the River Taw and Torridge estuary at the southern end of the wider Braunton Burrows Nature Reserve. It's a lovely place for a walk with salt marsh, sand dunes, boardwalks, beaches and splendid coastal views. You can start the walk from the public car park which is just a short walk from the lighthouse.
Both the South West Coast Path and the Tarka Trail run past the Point. You could pick up these long distance trails to further explore the area. Heading east from the car park would take you to Horsey Island where there's some lovely views to the surrounding Devon countryside.
Postcode
EX39 1RR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsCrow Point Ordnance Survey Map 
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Crow Point Open Street Map 
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Crow Point OS Map 
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Crow Point Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
The area is popular with dog walkers and open all year to them.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Low Spring tides expose large sand banks known as The Neck. The light, marking the junction of the Taw, Torridge and the seaway, has seen less commercial traffic since the demise of Yelland Power Station across the river. The light is operated by Trinity House and was converted to solar power in 1987.
Broad Sands
Salt marsh. An area of salt-loving plants in the lee of Crow Point on the Taw estuary. There's great views across the estuary to Appledore on the other side.
Wreck at Crow Point
Duck boards
South West Coast Path, Braunton Sands
Horsey Island. Marsh and open water at the southwest corner of Horsey Island, seen from the South West Coast Path following Braunton Footpath 66 along the embankment beside the Taw estuary.
Horsey Island