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Salcombe

View of Salcombe – Kingsbridge Harbour loop from Salcombe

Hard

25

riders

View of Salcombe – Kingsbridge Harbour loop from Salcombe

02:31

35.3km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 1.78 km for 233 m

After 33.3 km for 233 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

978 m

Co-op Salcombe

Highlight • Rest Area

Useful for stocking up for camping food if you don't want to pay £7.50 plus for a bacon bap in Salcombe.

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2

1.99 km

View of Salcombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Salcombe really is absurdly picturesque. To get a real feel for just how colourful is it, catch the ferry across to the eastern shore and admire the village from across …

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3

2.07 km

Salcombe–East Portlemouth Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry takes foot passengers between Salcombe and East Portlemouth across the Kingsbridge Estuary.

Despite being small in size, it does take bicycles (currently £1 each).

See the website for further details on prices and ferry times salcombeinformation.co.uk/advertiser/salcombe-ferry-3

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4

3.26 km

View of Salcombe from East Portlemouth

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

3.45 km

a good place for a rest if you going east (up the hill)

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6

9.07 km

Chivelstone Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Village Church but only a few houses

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7

19.5 km

Kingsbridge Harbour

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a nice place to sit and watch the world go by and there are plenty of places to refuel and rehydrate around the harbour

Despite appearances, this isn't …

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19.7 km

Kingsbridge Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

In 1219 Kingsbridge was owned by the Abbot of Buckfast who needed an outlet where the monks could sell their produce: honey, beeswax, candles, soap and mead. So the Abbot …

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35.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

10.6 km

3.51 km

449 m

233 m

211 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

7.59 km

377 m

162 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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51 %

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