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South Pool walks
East Portlemouth to Gara Rock
AONB
3.55 mi
+591 ft
-571 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from East Portlemouth (Devon)
Step out along the coast path from the Salcombe Estuary to meet the wide open sea. Exhilarating scenery, and a wonderful way to get the wind in your sails. This walk crosses one of our beautiful estuaries, make sure you check the ferry timetable to help plan your route.
Salcombe to Snapes Point
4.53 mi
+367 ft
-384 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Salcombe (Devon)
Explore upstream from Salcombe. This lovely tranquil mosey winds around sleepy creeks and fingers of land nosing out into the lapping waters, with brilliant and surprising views to keep your senses sharp.
East Prawle to Prawle Point
4.12 mi
+604 ft
-617 ft
2h 25
Difficult
Departure from Chivelstone (Devon)
A wonderful walk taking in spectacular coastal scenery and ancient green lanes. In one of the richest spots in Devon for plants and wildlife.
Salcombe to Bolt Head
2.69 mi
+627 ft
-600 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Salcombe (Devon)
Passing through an enchanted landscape of rocky spires and jumbled pinnacles. With inspiring views in all directions, this is a coastal walk guaranteed to lift the spirits.
Kingsbridge to Bowcombe Creek
2.62 mi
+436 ft
-423 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Kingsbridge (Devon)
A delightful route following creeks and green lanes steeped in the trade and travel of past times. This short moderate walk offers melting views of the boat-bobbing estuary and charming South Hams countryside, and a host of waterfowl and wading birds into the bargain.
Kingsbridge to West Alvington woods
1.86 mi
+279 ft
-259 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Kingsbridge (Devon)
A stroll through parkland and woodland. Stroll out of Kingsbridge for a tranquil dawdle through parkland meadow and dappled woodland, just a hop, skip and a jump from the town – an unexpected delight.
Kingsbridge to Frogmore circular
7.63 mi
+906 ft
-899 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Kingsbridge (Devon)
Creeks and countryside. This walk exploring some of Kingsbridge estuary’s creeks – Bowcombe and Frogmore. Steep in places but the views are worth the climb!
Kingsbridge town trail
1.94 mi
+144 ft
-138 ft
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Kingsbridge (Devon)
Discover clues to the history of the town. A 1.5 hours easy walk around the town of Kingsbridge. Leave at least an extra hour if you wish to explore the museum, churches and pubs. There is an audio guide for this walk which is best listened to along the route via the South Devon AONB walks webpage.
Beesands and Hallsands
3.99 mi
+525 ft
-528 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Stokenham (Devon)
All of maritime life is here in Start Bay’s great sweep of sea and land. Traditional fishing communities, and the mysterious and tragic lost village of Hallsands. The walk wends its way home again along green lanes and footpaths.
Torcross
2.47 mi
+522 ft
-495 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Stokenham (Devon)
A gentle walk through a sumptuous landscape. The graceful form of Start Bay curling away to the north and south, freshwater lagoons, meadows, woodland, and peaceful Devon lanes meandering between blossoming banks.
Torcross Shore Explorer
2.68 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Stokenham (Devon)
A stroll along Slapton Line. Find out more about Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Shingle Ridge, on this short trail with fabulous views over the coast and the lake.
Stokenham and Torcross
5.57 mi
+768 ft
-758 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Stokenham (Devon)
Coast and countryside all in one walk. Follow how man has shaped the landscape on the coast and in the countryside of this pretty parish.
Start Point and Great Mattiscombe Sands
2.14 mi
+387 ft
-397 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Stokenham (Devon)
A fabulous walk out over this spiny and rugged peninsula. Lighthouses, stories of shipwrecks, stunning scenery and a resident Grey Seal colony, followed by amazing rock formations on Mattiscombe Sands – a real treat of a walk!
Slapton
3.51 mi
+187 ft
-171 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from South Hams (Devon)
A jewel in our wildlife crown and stories of a changing coastline. Like a satisfying meal, this walk has the shingle sweep of the beach to start, a main course of all the wildlife you could wish for on a National Nature Reserve, and the sweet and characterful village of Slapton for dessert. Perfect!
Loddiswell and Middle Avon Valley
3.40 mi
+299 ft
-312 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Loddiswell (Devon)
A perfect mix of riverside, ancient woodland and beautiful countryside. A beautiful leafy walk following the amber waters of the River Avon through classic English woodland, starting and finishing in the tranquil village of Loddiswell.
Grimpstonleigh loop - Watkins Wood
Visorando Member2.21 mi
+328 ft
-348 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Woodleigh (Devon)
A lovely, safe dog walk, starting at the eastern car park for Woodleigh Woods. No road sections, so dogs can run off lead. Part of the walk is within the Woodland Trust woods, so please follow any instructions, close gates, pick up dog poo, etc …
Aveton Gifford to Bigbury at low tide
10.35 mi
+1,522 ft
-1,493 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aveton Gifford (Devon)
A circular walk through stunning scenery from Aveton Gifford to Bigbury following the tidal road, paths, tracks and the beach. There are excellent views of the Avon estuary and of the famous Burgh Island.
Aveton Gifford
5.75 mi
+712 ft
-709 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aveton Gifford (Devon)
A perfect taste of South Hams countryside. This inland walk bowls along on paths and green lanes, taking in hills and combes, gentle pasture, woodland and stream, with views across to the moor for good measure.
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