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South Milton Sands – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

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South Milton Sands – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

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South Milton Sands – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

01:07

9.58km

150m

Running

Moderate run. 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: June 26, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

Abandoned World War II Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

you have to search a bit for the entrance

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1.23 km

View of Thurlestone Rock

Highlight • Beach

The road runs out here but there's a short stretch of coast path you can push the bike along over to the next headland where you can pick up asphalt …

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1.74 km

South Milton Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful large sandy beach with Thurlstone Rock arch and a National Trust cafe.

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3.51 km

Hope Cove Harbour Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The larger of the two beaches at Hope Cove, this bay is great for surfing, with large sandy areas and even a sheltered area which is great for a paddle …

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4.45 km

View of Hope Cove and South Milton Sands from Bolt Tail

Highlight • Beach

The headland looking back on Hope Cove and across to South Milton Sands. A nice stead walk up with some rockier bits near the top. Make sure you’re wearing suitable …

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4.75 km

Bolt Tail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bolt Tail on the coast path south of Hope Cove is a great place to run. The loop of the whole headland including Bolt Head is great or you can make lots of shorter loops from wherever you start.

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5.76 km

Hope Cove Harbour Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hope Cove has two beaches, this one, Harbour Beach, at the South and Mouthwell Beach to the North.

Hope Cove is a former fishing village now turned quiet seaside destination. …

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6.27 km

Hope Cove Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hope is a charming village with two beaches including Hope Cove. Excellent for swimming, enjoy the clear water and relaxed atmosphere before checking out the cafes and ice cream outlets. …

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9.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

2.45 km

1.23 km

1.17 km

402 m

144 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

3.11 km

1.11 km

443 m

128 m

113 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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South Milton Sands – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

Abandoned World War II Pillbox

View of Thurlestone Rock

South Milton Sands

Hope Cove Harbour Beach

View of Hope Cove and South Milton Sands from Bolt Tail

Bolt Tail

Hope Cove Harbour Beach

Hope Cove Beach

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