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Dartmouth to Totnes Ferry – Dartmouth Castle loop from Dartmouth

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Dartmouth to Totnes Ferry – Dartmouth Castle loop from Dartmouth

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Dartmouth to Totnes Ferry – Dartmouth Castle loop from Dartmouth

00:44

5.97km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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22 m

Dartmouth Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

Dartmouth lower ferry

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100 m

The Dartmouth Passenger ferry is one of three ferries which cross between Dartmouth and Kingswear. The passenger ferry runs about every 15mins and costs £2 per adult (May 2023 price). Ferries run every day between about 7:30 & 18:50. The car ferries which also take passengers run later.

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632 m

View of the River Dart in Dartmouth

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Beautiful town on the river Dart hence the name. There's a steep decent on the main road in, be careful of too much speed as it hooks to the left at the bottom. It certainly will use up some brake block!

There are other ways out of the town that are marginally less challenging!

Alf Resco is a cool cafe at the bottom end of town.

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3.28 km

View of the Coast at Little Dartmouth

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lovely resting spot

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4.13 km

Dartmouth Castle

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Dartmouth Castle was built in 1388 to protect the rich towns harbour against French raids. About a hundred years later the walls were strengthened and the gun tower was added. This was the first coastal artillery installation in the UK. The castle was updated in the mid 1600's for the English civil war. It's been updated several times since then and was used in the first and second world war.
Today the castle is managed by English Heritage, it's open for visitors every day from 10:00 - 17:00. It's paid entry unless you're an English Heritage member.

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4.47 km

View of Dartmouth and the River Dart estuary from Castle Road

Highlight • Historical Site

The view north from this section of Castle Road is a nice change from most other views of Dartmouth. The Castle headland curves east to One Gun Point and this means that you can look north up the Dart Estuary to the main town of Dartmouth. You can also look across the water towards Kingswear. It's a great place to watch and bigger boats entering the harbour.

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5.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

1.22 km

857 m

169 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

1.23 km

699 m

542 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Dartmouth to Totnes Ferry – Dartmouth Castle loop from Dartmouth

Dartmouth Waterfront