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Avon Tidal Road – View of Burgh Island loop from Aveton Gifford

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South West England

Avon Tidal Road – View of Burgh Island loop from Aveton Gifford

Moderate

5.0

(3)

18

hikers

Avon Tidal Road – View of Burgh Island loop from Aveton Gifford

04:19

15.3km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

710 m

Avon Tidal Road

Highlight • River

The tidal road is fun, but don't get caught out. The road gets covered quickly when the tide starts to come in, and you can get stranded.

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2

925 m

View of the Avon Estuary at Aveton Gifford

Highlight • River

Averton Gifford sits on the banks of the Avon Estuary and the road here gives a lovely view across the water. It's name is taken from the river and the …

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3

6.42 km

Bantham Beach

Highlight • Beach

4

7.00 km

Bantham to Thurlestone

Highlight • Trail

5

7.00 km

View of Burgh Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Burgh Island is a tidal island off Bigbury on Sea. There is a great pub and an art deco hotel on the island. The views from the coast path near Bantham are wonderful.

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B

15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

2.58 km

1.96 km

1.83 km

328 m

289 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

3.30 km

2.35 km

2.11 km

1.84 km

129 m

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Thursday 8 October

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11°C

90 %

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