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Bolt Head – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

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Bolt Head – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

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4.9

(8)

143

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Bolt Head – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

05:53

20.4km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.76 km

Hope Cove Harbour Beach

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The larger of the two beaches at Hope Cove, this bay is great for surfing, with large sandy areas and even a sheltered area which is great for a paddle …

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2.69 km

View of Hope Cove and South Milton Sands from Bolt Tail

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The headland looking back on Hope Cove and across to South Milton Sands. A nice stead walk up with some rockier bits near the top. Make sure you’re wearing suitable …

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7.01 km

Soar Mill Cove

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In a valley just outside Salcombe, Soar Mill Cove is in the most incredible location… with miles of majestic National trust coastline all around, a secluded sandy beach, great for swimming.

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10.6 km

Bolt Head

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Bolt Head is the headland south of Salcombe. It's owned and managed by the National Trust and makes a great section of the coast path.

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12.5 km

Bench With a View of the South Devon Coast

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14.9 km

View of Cathole Cliff

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lovely view

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15.7 km

Bolberry Down Cliffs

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National Trust Car Park

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18.8 km

Hope Cove Beach

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Hope is a charming village with two beaches including Hope Cove. Excellent for swimming, enjoy the clear water and relaxed atmosphere before checking out the cafes and ice cream outlets. …

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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

7.00 km

1.13 km

331 m

152 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

5.24 km

1.55 km

430 m

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

11°C

40 %

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Bolt Head – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

Hope Cove Harbour Beach

View of Hope Cove and South Milton Sands from Bolt Tail

Soar Mill Cove

Bolt Head

Bench With a View of the South Devon Coast

View of Cathole Cliff

Bolberry Down Cliffs

Hope Cove Beach

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