Plymouth Hoe – The Royal Citadel, Plymouth loop from Plymouth

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Plymouth Hoe – The Royal Citadel, Plymouth loop from Plymouth

Easy

3.7

(3)

115

hikers

Plymouth Hoe – The Royal Citadel, Plymouth loop from Plymouth

01:34

6.02km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.53 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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680 m

Plymouth Hoe

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hoe is really the heart of Plymouth; a huge greenspace with dramatic memorials, Smeaton's Tower and unrivalled views. In summer, the grass is covered with people having picnics, throwing …

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983 m

View of Plymouth Hoe and Drake's Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful view of the bay and Drake Island

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1.84 km

Mayflower Steps

Highlight • Monument

A plaque beside these steps commemorates Provincetown as the first landing spot for the Pilgrims in the New World.

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2.39 km

Sutton Harbour Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Plymouth's Sutton Harbour Marina is home to around 420 boats of different shapes and sizes. The Marina is one of the UK's best sailing destinations. It is also a pleasant …

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3.54 km

Sutton Harbour Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

If the bridge opens to allow a vessel to either leave or enter Sutton Harbour, it's usually just a short wait for the bridge to close again and allow pedestrians …

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3.74 km

Elizabethan House

Highlight • Historical Site

A rare example of its time, the Elizabethan House is a historic property laid out in the style of a merchant or sea captain’s home from the 1600s.

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3.90 km

Pin Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Plymouth can offer every type of shopping experience, from a modern undercover shopping mall, to a tree-lined square of small independent shops, to quaint little shops on cobbled streets, fresh …

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5.10 km

The Royal Citadel, Plymouth

Highlight • Castle

This dramatic 17th-century fortress was built to defend the coastline from the Dutch. The fortress, owned and managed by English Heritage, is still used by the military today.

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