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Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley – Torcross Beach loop from Strete

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Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley – Torcross Beach loop from Strete

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Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley – Torcross Beach loop from Strete

04:05

32.7km

750m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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391 m

Blackpool Sands Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.37 km

Viewpoint

6.15 km

Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Slapton Sands is an extremely picturesque beach that stretches for almost 2 miles (3.2 km) from Strete Gate to the village of Torcross. Slapton Ley is Devon’s largest natural freshwater …

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7.49 km

Sherman Tank Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This restored Sherman Tank was recovered from the sea in 1984 and commemorates the tragic loss of life in 1944 on Exercise Tiger. The exercise went badly wrong after the …

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9.97 km

The Cricket Inn

Highlight • Pub

A great pub in an excellent position. The Cricket serves really good food, looks after the beer perfectly and also has a few lovely rooms. It's on the sea front …

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13.9 km

This lighthouse was built in 1836 to help protect ships from this rocky headland. It was automated in 1993.

Start Point is a headland on the south-west coast path. The running in both directions is excellent.

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17.3 km

Lannacombe Beach

Beach

19.8 km

Coastal Path with Sea Views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

24.8 km

Torcross Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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25.3 km

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Slapton Ley is a freshwater lake separated from the sea by a sandbar which now carries the road and a brilliant running trail.

The Ley is an important nature reserve …

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32.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

5.64 km

3.04 km

1.81 km

908 m

590 m

159 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

5.38 km

2.44 km

2.39 km

1.25 km

486 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley – Torcross Beach loop from Strete

Blackpool Sands Beach

Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley

Sherman Tank Memorial

The Cricket Inn

Start Point Lighthouse

Coastal Path with Sea Views

Torcross Beach

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

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