Baggy Point near Woolacombe
Walks, views, wildlife and practical route choices for the National Trust headland between Croyde and Putsborough.
Quick answer
Baggy Point is the dramatic headland at the south end of Woolacombe Bay
Baggy Point is the National Trust headland between Croyde and Putsborough. It is one of the best nearby places to go from Woolacombe for big sea views, South West Coast Path walking, wildflowers, seabirds and a proper North Devon clifftop feel without needing a full-day hike.
Most visitors see Baggy Point from Croyde, using the National Trust car park on Moor Lane and following the headland path out towards the point. From Woolacombe, it works best as a longer walk via Putsborough and the South West Coast Path, or as a short drive or bus/taxi link to Croyde followed by a walk.
Routes
Choose the version that fits your group
Easy out-and-back from Croyde
Best for first visits and mixed-age groups. Start at the National Trust Baggy Point car park and follow the signed headland route.
Short circular
The National Trust short circular is around 2 miles / 3.2km from the car park, with uneven ground and clifftop care still needed.
Bloodhills Cliff circular
A more substantial headland walk, listed by National Trust as 4.5 miles / 7.2km, with uneven paths and exposed clifftop sections.
Woolacombe and Putsborough extension
Link Woolacombe beach, Putsborough and Baggy Point for a bigger coastal day. Plan around tide if using the beach.
Getting there
From Woolacombe, Putsborough or Croyde
- From Woolacombe: walk a longer route via Putsborough and the South West Coast Path, or drive towards Croyde for the shortest Baggy Point walk.
- From Putsborough: use the South West Coast Path; do not improvise along cliff edges or private tracks.
- From Croyde: this is the easiest first-visit start. Use the National Trust Baggy Point car park on Moor Lane and check current facilities before travelling.
Wildlife
Look out for seabirds, flowers and possible seals
Baggy Point is good for slowing down and looking, not rushing to tick off sightings. You may see seabirds around the cliffs, stonechats on gorse and bramble, wildflowers in spring and summer, gorse colour later in the year, and seals offshore or along the shoreline. Keep wildlife wording realistic: sightings vary by season, weather, tide and luck.
Do not approach seals, nesting birds or livestock. Use binoculars or a camera zoom if you want a better look.
Safety
Treat Baggy Point like a clifftop walk
- Check the weather and avoid exposed clifftop sections in strong wind, poor visibility or heavy rain.
- Wear shoes with grip; official route notes warn about uneven or slippery sections.
- Keep children close on clifftop paths, near ponds, around rock-pool detours and at viewpoints.
- Keep dogs on leads near cliff edges and livestock.
- Stay on signed paths and do not step to the cliff edge for photos.
FAQ
Baggy Point questions
Is Baggy Point in Woolacombe?
No. It is the headland at the south end of Woolacombe Bay, above Putsborough and beside Croyde.
Can you walk from Woolacombe?
Yes, but treat it as a longer coastal walk via Putsborough rather than a short stroll.
Can you see seals?
You may see seals from a distance, but sightings are not guaranteed and you should never approach them.