View of Mandsands Beach – View of St Mary's Bay loop from Kingswear

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View of Mandsands Beach – View of St Mary's Bay loop from Kingswear

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View of Mandsands Beach – View of St Mary's Bay loop from Kingswear

07:42

26.1km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.70 km

The Warren

Forest

7.46 km

Froward Point Battery and Lookout Station

Highlight • Monument

The Brownstone Battery at Froward Point was built in 1940 and housed two ex-navy 6" guns. The bases of which you can still explore. The terrain here is very steep …

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8.53 km

View of Froward Cove and the English Channel

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy stunning views of the small island near Froward Cove and the expansive English Channel along this rugged stretch of South Devon's coastline.

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9.97 km

Pudcombe Cove

Highlight • Natural

Low tide uncovers a tidal swimming pool at Pudcombe Cove, once part of the Coleton Fishacre estate. A concrete pier, bathing hut and terrace also survive. It was built in …

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14.3 km

Mansands Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pebble beach accessed only by footpath or bridleway, Mansands is a wonderfully quiet spot. You can hike here either along the coast path or from the car park at …

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14.7 km

Just as you approach Mandsands Beach from the northern side you are afforded wonderful views of this secluded and sandy beach. It's a bit of a hidden gem in the region being somewhat off the beaten path.

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16.7 km

Sharkham Point National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

17.5 km

View of St Mary's Bay

Highlight • Beach

St Mary's Bay is a beautiful coastal area near the village of Brixham. It has sandy beaches and is framed by a beautiful view across the English Channel.

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18.7 km

View of St Mary's Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

St Mary's Bay is the sandy beach between Berry Head to the north and Sharkham Point to the south. There are great views of it and out to sea from the coast path along the southern edge of Berry Head.

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19.6 km

Berry Head National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

20.5 km

Shoalstone

Beach

21.9 km

Brixham Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brixham Harbour boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK — more than 100 fishing boats land and sell their catch here. The fishermen sell at the bustling …

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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

6.54 km

3.36 km

2.87 km

1.39 km

109 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

8.07 km

3.08 km

876 m

653 m

421 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

May 5, 2022,SWCP Dartmouth - Brixham

Bright sunshine again today, so the English weather isn't what it used to be either. 😜 However, the SWCP also had a few surprises in store. Two really nasty climbs and constant ups and downs on narrow, rocky paths made sure that the calves were really put to the test again. The tour ended in Brixham on the English Riviera.

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May 31, 2022,Etappe 08/22 Dartmouth nach Brixham

Starting today is difficult. The accommodation - the Dartmouth Boutique B&B - in a great location above the town and looking down to the water and Dartmouth itself would be worth a longer stay. But we "must" move on and take the pedestrian ferry across to Kingswear. Remain a few glances before it soon becomes lonely again. Today's route is …

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