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Gara Rock Coast Path – View of Salcombe loop from Prawle Point

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Gara Rock Coast Path – View of Salcombe loop from Prawle Point

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Gara Rock Coast Path – View of Salcombe loop from Prawle Point

04:45

16.5km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 8.03 km for 233 m

After 9.18 km for 233 m

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Parking

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732 m

Gara Rock Coast Path

Highlight • Beach

Gara Rock on the coast path stands above Abraham's Cove. All of the coast here is wonderful walking with great views and beautiful trails.

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6.30 km

View of Salcombe from the Rickham Common Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

Nice section of the South West Coast Path between Mill Bay and Limebury Point. Great views across the river to Salcombe and out towards Bolt Head.

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7.39 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.

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7.95 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

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8.03 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 …

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