Scabbacombe Sands – Pudcombe Cove loop from Dartmouth

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Scabbacombe Sands – Pudcombe Cove loop from Dartmouth

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125

hikers

Scabbacombe Sands – Pudcombe Cove loop from Dartmouth

06:14

20.6km

660m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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: July 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 340 m for 316 m

After 20.0 km for 316 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.26 km

Mill Bay Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic bay for a shot of the milky way during Galactic Core season. Low light pollution.

Also fantastic for hiking etc

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3.02 km

The Warren

Forest

4.44 km

View of Froward Cove and the English Channel

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy stunning views of the small island near Froward Cove and the expansive English Channel along this rugged stretch of South Devon's coastline.

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8.52 km

Scabbacombe Sands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scabbercombe Sands is a small but brilliant sand and gravel beach. It's accessed across a couple of fields and down a fairly big hill from the car park on Scabbercombe …

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10.3 km

Mansands Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pebble beach accessed only by footpath or bridleway, Mansands is a wonderfully quiet spot. You can hike here either along the coast path or from the car park at …

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14.5 km

Bench With a View of the Coast, South Devon National Landscape

Highlight • Beach

14.7 km

Pudcombe Cove

Highlight • Natural

Low tide uncovers a tidal swimming pool at Pudcombe Cove, once part of the Coleton Fishacre estate. A concrete pier, bathing hut and terrace also survive. It was built in …

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16.8 km

Froward Point Battery and Lookout Station

Highlight • Monument

The Brownstone Battery at Froward Point was built in 1940 and housed two ex-navy 6" guns. The bases of which you can still explore. The terrain here is very steep …

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20.3 km

Dartmouth Lower Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

This historic ferry has been transporting people between Dartmouth and Kingswear since the 1700s. The Ferry is operated using a floating platform. For timetables, prices and more information, visit: southhams.gov.uk/dartmouthlowerferry.

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