South Sands Beach – Bolt Head loop from Yarde Gate Nursery

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South Sands Beach – Bolt Head loop from Yarde Gate Nursery

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South Sands Beach – Bolt Head loop from Yarde Gate Nursery

05:37

19.2km

530m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.42 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Nice seating area below to enjoy the views of the harbour too.

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4.75 km

Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles)

Highlight • Historical Site

Salcombe Castle, or Fort Charles, was built by Henry VIII to defend against French and Spanish invasion. The ruins stand on a rocky outcrop at North Sands and can be explored with a little bit of scrambling.

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5.80 km

South Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are certainly many highlights here, the special being the South Sands Ferry. There is no dock at the South Sand. A kind of tractor drives into the water there, where the ferry then docks. Very picturesque!

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7.41 km

Sharp Tor Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well worth a visit for the views

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8.54 km

View of Starehole Bay

Highlight • Natural

From this point along the South West Coast Path, you are treated to breathtaking views of Starehole Bay. This little bay in South Devon sits at the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, where it opens into the English Channel.

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9.04 km

Bolt Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bolt Head is the headland south of Salcombe. It's owned and managed by the National Trust and makes a great section of the coast path.

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12.7 km

Soar Mill Cove

Highlight • Trail

In a valley just outside Salcombe, Soar Mill Cove is in the most incredible location… with miles of majestic National trust coastline all around, a secluded sandy beach, great for swimming.

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