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The Royal Citadel, Plymouth – Plymouth Hoe loop from Plymouth

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The Royal Citadel, Plymouth – Plymouth Hoe loop from Plymouth

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4.3

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The Royal Citadel, Plymouth – Plymouth Hoe loop from Plymouth

01:38

6.06km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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102 m

Pin Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Plymouth can offer every type of shopping experience, from a modern undercover shopping mall, to a tree-lined square of small independent shops, to quaint little shops on cobbled streets, fresh with the tang of sea air. With such a wide variety of shops and shopping areas in Plymouth, there really is no need to go anywhere else.

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266 m

Elizabethan House

Highlight • Historical Site

A rare example of its time, the Elizabethan House is a historic property laid out in the style of a merchant or sea captain’s home from the 1600s.

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382 m

Mayflower Steps

Highlight • Monument

A plaque beside these steps commemorates Provincetown as the first landing spot for the Pilgrims in the New World.

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718 m

View of Plymouth Sound

Highlight • Monument

Lovely views over Plymouth Sound close to The Citadel and a few yards away from Elphinstone car park this is a great place to start a waterfront walk passing The Hoe and Smeatons Tower. The route can be extended through Millbay and Stonehouse to the Royal William Yard and the local ferries or on through Mount Wise to Devonport and Torpoint ferry. Plenty to see on the way.

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3.41 km

Sutton Harbour Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Plymouth's Sutton Harbour Marina is home to around 420 boats of different shapes and sizes. The Marina is one of the UK's best sailing destinations. It is also a pleasant place to stroll around and enjoy one of the restaurants, cafes, and bars. If you visit in July, you might be lucky enough to see the Sutton Harbour Classic Boat Rally. You can read more information, here: visitsuttonharbour.co.uk/places-to-visit/marine-sutton-harbour

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4.87 km

The Royal Citadel, Plymouth

Highlight • Castle

This dramatic 17th-century fortress was built to defend the coastline from the Dutch. The fortress, owned and managed by English Heritage, is still used by the military today.

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5.11 km

Grand Parade Terrace

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grand Parade Terrace was built in 1891.

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5.11 km

Plymouth Hoe

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hoe is really the heart of Plymouth; a huge greenspace with dramatic memorials, Smeaton's Tower and unrivalled views. In summer, the grass is covered with people having picnics, throwing frisbees and admiring the fantastic panorama of Plymouth Sound. It's a wonderful place to watch the boats and come for a walk.

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6.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.18 km

1.46 km

1.07 km

974 m

367 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

1.42 km

556 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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The Royal Citadel, Plymouth – Plymouth Hoe loop from Plymouth

Pin Lane

Elizabethan House

Mayflower Steps

View of Plymouth Sound

Sutton Harbour Marina

The Royal Citadel, Plymouth

Grand Parade Terrace

Plymouth Hoe

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