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South West England

South Sands Beach – Salcombe Ferry Dock loop from Salcombe

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

South Sands Beach – Salcombe Ferry Dock loop from Salcombe

Easy

4.3

(3)

162

hikers

South Sands Beach – Salcombe Ferry Dock loop from Salcombe

01:53

6.68km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Hotel

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1

87 m

South Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are certainly many highlights here, the special being the South Sands Ferry. There is no dock at the South Sand. A kind of tractor drives into the water there, where the ferry then docks. Very picturesque!

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2

777 m

The Winking Prawn Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Winking Prawn is an attractive, family-run beach cafe and a real Salcombe institution. The cafe has developed a reputation for delicious lunches since it opened in 1997. It's renowned …

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3

1.13 km

Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles)

Highlight • Historical Site

Salcombe Castle, or Fort Charles, was built by Henry VIII to defend against French and Spanish invasion. The ruins stand on a rocky outcrop at North Sands and can be explored with a little bit of scrambling.

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4

2.15 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

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5

2.47 km

Salcombe Ferry Dock

Highlight • Bridge

6

2.72 km

Salcombe Art Club

Highlight • Other

local artists with regular exhibitions

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B

6.68 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

2.56 km

831 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

1.24 km

298 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 17 August

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17°C

38 %

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