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Thurlestone

View of Salcombe – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

Hard

31

riders

View of Salcombe – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

02:36

37.2km

590m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 228 m for 145 m

After 19.9 km for 128 m

After 24.4 km for 94 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

103 m

Bantham Beach

Highlight • Beach

2

14.1 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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3

15.2 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

15.3 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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5

15.6 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Nice seating area below to enjoy the views of the harbour too.

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20.0 km

Millennium Wood

Forest

7

24.4 km

Hope Cove Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

28.4 km

South Milton Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful large sandy beach with Thurlstone Rock arch and a National Trust cafe.

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B

37.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

5.33 km

3.98 km

2.29 km

1.65 km

450 m

428 m

142 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

3.46 km

1.47 km

706 m

127 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 25 May

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