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View of Salcombe – South Sands Beach loop from Kingsbridge

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View of Salcombe – South Sands Beach loop from Kingsbridge

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View of Salcombe – South Sands Beach loop from Kingsbridge

01:46

25.6km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: February 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 8.75 km for 233 m

After 9.10 km for 233 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.38 km

Ilton Castle

Highlight • Castle

7.05 km

Lower Batson Village

Highlight • Climb

quite idyllic - the far end of Salcombe

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7.94 km

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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9.03 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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9.10 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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11.5 km

South Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are certainly many highlights here, the special being the South Sands Ferry. There is no dock at the South Sand. A kind of tractor drives into the water there, where the ferry then docks. Very picturesque!

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24.7 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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24.9 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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25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

2.50 km

1.28 km

428 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

9.38 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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View of Salcombe – South Sands Beach loop from Kingsbridge

Ilton Castle

Lower Batson Village

Co-op Salcombe

Salcombe–East Portlemouth Ferry

View of Salcombe

South Sands Beach

Kingsbridge Harbour

Kingsbridge Market Square

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