The low coast line rises gradually. The harbour entrance is to the south west of Berry Head. On the east side, Kingswear Castle is located very close to the water's edge, and on the west side, Dartmouth Castle is built on a rocky promontory. Visible landmarks from the entrance to the harbour are: the outline of Dartmoor Range which has granite peaks of Hayton (rugged peak); Rippon with single carn ; Stoke Fleming Church built on a high ground, about to the west of the entrance; and Mewstone, a rocky islet about east of the entrance. Dartmouth is located on the right bank of the estuary.