Plymouth Hoe and Shore Challenge

Walks, England, Devon, Plymouth
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Plymouth Hoe and Shore Challenge

Plymouth Waterfront

by mtormey

  • 1 hour / 2.3km
  • 8

A steep but gorgeous walk through Plymouth’s coast front promenades. Enjoy stunning views and plenty of places to snack on the way!

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking

Walk preview

Map preview for Plymouth Hoe and Shore Challenge
  1. Step 1: No trip to Plymouth is complete without a jaunt around the Hoe Park. On this walk, we’ll show you a short, but challenging, loop to take in all the fantastic views on offer. Come along!

  2. Our walk starts in front of the striking war memorial, just a ten-minute walk from city centre.

    Step 2: Our walk starts in front of the striking war memorial, just a ten-minute walk from city centre.

  3. Facing the monument, begin by heading right.

    Step 3: Facing the monument, begin by heading right.

  4. You’ll pass a small tranquil garden on your right with monuments dedicated to peace.

    Step 4: You’ll pass a small tranquil garden on your right with monuments dedicated to peace.

  5. To your left, you’ll see the iconic Smeaton’s Tower, Plymouth’s famous lighthouse. We’ll get closer a bit later on in the walk.

    Step 5: To your left, you’ll see the iconic Smeaton’s Tower, Plymouth’s famous lighthouse. We’ll get closer a bit later on in the walk.

  6. For now, continue straight until you reach the grand promenade.

    Step 6: For now, continue straight until you reach the grand promenade.

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