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South West England

View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Torcross

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Torcross

Moderate

3.0

(2)

18

riders

View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Torcross

01:58

28.7km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 15.1 km for 33 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.96 km

Chivelstone Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Village Church but only a few houses

Tip by

2

13.6 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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3

13.8 km

View of Salcombe from East Portlemouth

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

15.0 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

Tip by

5

15.1 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 …

Tip by

6

15.7 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.

Tip by

7

15.9 km

Woodland Path with Ancient Trees

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

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

Tip by

8

28.6 km

Torcross Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful coastal area. Can be busy at peak times but always beautiful.

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B

28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

2.38 km

1.57 km

933 m

776 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

5.15 km

665 m

238 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Friday 26 June

25°C

15°C

15 %

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