South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)
South Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in South Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.3 mi (21.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,772 ft (540 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 10 min
- High point
- 420 ft (128 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Salcombe War Memorial 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort Charles 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Beach: North Sands 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Beach: South Sands 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Beach: Soar Mill Cove 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Greystone Ledge 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Bolt Tail Promontory Fort 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Beach: Harbour Beach 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Beach: Boat Beach 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Beach: Mouthwell Beach 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from start
- Beach: Woolman Cliff 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Beach: Beacon Cove 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Beach: Butter Cove 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Beach: Middledown Gate 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Beach: South Milton Sands 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)?
South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe) is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,772 ft (540 m) in total, up to a high point of 420 ft (128 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)?
Parking at the start, Fee. 16 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1 mi (1.6 km), 1.5 mi (2.5 km), 8.1 mi (13.1 km).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe) shaded?
Mostly exposed (10% under trees).
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)?
Venus's, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Mountain Warehouse, 0.2 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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