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View of Salcombe – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

View of Salcombe – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

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View of Salcombe – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

01:41

31.4km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.4 km

Medieval settlement

Archaeological Site

16.6 km

Salcombe Art Club

Highlight • Other

local artists with regular exhibitions

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17.2 km

View of Salcombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Salcombe really is absurdly picturesque. To get a real feel for just how colourful is it, catch the ferry across to the eastern shore and admire the village from across the water. The beaches on the eastern shore are particularly lovely as well, and make a great excursion from Salcombe itself.

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17.5 km

View of Salcombe Harbour

Highlight • River

Salcombe Harbour is home to both fishing boats and pleasure crafts with plenty of holiday makers enjoying time on yachts, paddle boards and kayaks.

If you are very lucky you may spot dolphins or basking sharks in the summer months. Salcombe itself is a pretty town with narrow streets and plenty of places to refuel and rehydrate.

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17.5 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

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18.9 km

The Winking Prawn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice Coffee and location - food none too shabby either ;-)

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19.0 km

View of North Sands and Salcombe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Sands is one of Salcombe's two beaches. On the coast road south west of the beach, Salcombe Castle comes into view across the water.

The castle, also known as Fort Charles, was build by Henry VIII as part of his sea defences against the French and Spanish.

Later in history, it was the last place held by the Royalists in the 17th Century English Civil War. It was deliberately ruined by the victorious Parliamentarians after the Royalists surrendered.

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26.4 km

South Milton Sands

Highlight • Beach

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

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30.3 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 road again rather than cutting back inland. Not advisable with cleats on though.

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31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

4.63 km

1.84 km

415 m

378 m

135 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

6.07 km

605 m

154 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

18°C

0 %

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View of Salcombe – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

Salcombe Art Club

View of Salcombe

View of Salcombe Harbour

Salcombe War Memorial

The Winking Prawn Café

View of North Sands and Salcombe Castle

South Milton Sands

View of Thurlestone Rock

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