View of Salcombe – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

View of Salcombe – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

Moderate

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View of Salcombe – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

01:40

31.4km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 17.0 km for 433 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.4 km

Medieval settlement

Archaeological Site

17.2 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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17.5 km

View of Salcombe Harbour

Highlight • River

Salcombe Harbour is home to both fishing boats and pleasure crafts with plenty of holiday makers enjoying time on yachts, paddle boards and kayaks.

If you are very lucky you …

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19.1 km

View of North Sands and Salcombe Castle

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North Sands is one of Salcombe's two beaches. On the coast road south west of the beach, Salcombe Castle comes into view across the water.

The castle, also known as …

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26.4 km

South Milton Sands

Highlight • Beach

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

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26.7 km

Looking back towards Burgh Island

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Small cafe at bottom of hill and toilets

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30.3 km

View of Thurlestone Rock

Highlight • Beach

The road runs out here but there's a short stretch of coast path you can push the bike along over to the next headland where you can pick up asphalt …

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