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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Torcross

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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Torcross

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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Torcross

02:00

29.1km

450m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 15.5 km for 33 m

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240 m

Sherman Tank Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This restored Sherman Tank was recovered from the sea in 1984 and commemorates the tragic loss of life in 1944 on Exercise Tiger. The exercise went badly wrong after the …

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8.44 km

Chivelstone Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Village Church but only a few houses

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14.1 km

Bench Under the Large Tree, East Portlemouth

Highlight • Rest Area

a good place for a rest if you going east (up the hill)

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14.3 km

View of Salcombe from East Portlemouth

Highlight • Natural Monument

15.5 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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15.5 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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16.1 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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16.4 km

Woodland Path with Ancient Trees

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

OK with a normal bike but not what you might expect - fantastic trees!!

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29.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

2.75 km

1.55 km

961 m

771 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

5.17 km

665 m

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Torcross

Sherman Tank Memorial

Chivelstone Church

Bench Under the Large Tree, East Portlemouth

View of Salcombe from East Portlemouth

Salcombe–East Portlemouth Ferry

View of Salcombe

Mill Bay Beach

Woodland Path with Ancient Trees

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