On the southern edge of Plymouth, east of Hooe, on the edge of Plymouth Sound.
Site Description
The Training Area consists of a rocky foreshore with a small cove at Jennycliff backed by steep slopes/cliffs rising to 100m and a small cliff top area of some 8 hectares mostly covered in scrub and brambles. Staddon Heights Training Area is used by members of all three services (Army, Navy and RAF) and their cadet organisations. Their use is administered by Headquarters Defence Training Estate South West.
The footpath and some of the adjoining cliffs are leased to the local Council for recreational use including the popular Ramscliff and Jennycliff amenity areas. The training area provides outstanding views over Plymouth Sound and breakwater towards Plymouth and Cornwall. The conservation interest of the foreshore is recognised by its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Access Opportunities
The South West Coastal Path, a National Trail from Minehead in Somerset to South Haven Point in Poole, runs through the Training Area. There is a car park in the north eastern corner of the site.
Further Information from...
For further information on access opportunities contact Defence Estates on 01392 492538.
OS Map References
OS Landranger Map Sheet 201
(Plymouth & Launceston Area) 1:50,000
OS Explorer Sheet 108
(Lower Tamar Valley & Plymouth) 1:25,000
OS Outdoor Leisure Sheet 20
1:25,000