Many people are looking for a beach to visit. It can be hard to find a beach that is not crowded.

There is a secret beach. It is hidden in a bay on the north edge of Devon.

A long time ago, smugglers used this beach. In World War 2, a German boat landed here without being seen.

This beach is quiet because it is hard to get to. You have to walk for an hour through the woods to reach it.

As you walk, look at the trees and the river.

Walk through the old woods to get to the beach.

You might see an otter in the river.

On the path, you can see rocks from the last Ice Age.

When you get to the cove, you will see an old lime kiln. It looks like a stone beehive.

Lime was important in the 19th century. Kilns were used to burn limestone.

Here is the lime kiln at Heddon's Mouth.

The kiln turned limestone into lime. Lime was used for building.

Do not go inside the kiln. Just look at it from afar.

From the kiln, you can see the ocean and a small river.

The walk takes an hour. It is worth it to see the cove's history.

A visitor said the walk to the bay was nice. They saw falcons and had the beach almost to themselves.

Another visitor said the walk was gentle. They liked the beach for bird watching and having a picnic.