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View of Salcombe – Gara Rock Coast Path loop from South Pool

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View of Salcombe – Gara Rock Coast Path loop from South Pool

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View of Salcombe – Gara Rock Coast Path loop from South Pool

03:38

12.8km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 4.27 km for 33 m

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4.21 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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4.28 km

View of Salcombe

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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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4.52 km

Wooden Bridge in South Devon National Landscape

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We haven’t been able to find any reasonable use for this bridge… - do you?
Best idea is that it might offer a great view . Or, some day, it …

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4.88 km

Mill Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

Mill Bay is a beautiful sandy beach on the east side of the Salcombe Estuary. At low tide the beach stretches to East Portlemouth. This spot is popular with families, as there are nearby facilities.

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5.10 km

View of Salcombe from the Rickham Common Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

Nice section of the South West Coast Path between Mill Bay and Limebury Point. Great views across the river to Salcombe and out towards Bolt Head.

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7.74 km

Gara Rock Coast Path

Highlight • Beach

Gara Rock on the coast path stands above Abraham's Cove. All of the coast here is wonderful walking with great views and beautiful trails.

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7.99 km

Coastguard Hut Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Perfect place for a little rest and enjoying a stunning view over the coast 🤩.

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8.08 km

Gara Rock Hotel

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Great place to start a walk to Mill Bay, East Portlemouth Beach and Salcombe. Gravel car park 🅿️ behind the hedges is free of charge 😊. Gara Rock Hotel offers …

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12.8 km

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Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

3.87 km

2.39 km

1.17 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

2.87 km

2.10 km

1.71 km

551 m

321 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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View of Salcombe – Gara Rock Coast Path loop from South Pool

Salcombe–East Portlemouth Ferry

View of Salcombe

Wooden Bridge in South Devon National Landscape

Mill Bay Beach

View of Salcombe from the Rickham Common Coast Path

Gara Rock Coast Path

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