South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)
South Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in South Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12.7 mi (20.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,699 ft (518 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 335 ft (102 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Beach: Beesands 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Beach: Hallsands 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Historic site: The London Inn 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Beach: Great Mattiscombe Sand 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Beach: Harris' Beach 5 mi (8 km) from start
- Beach: Lannacombe Beach 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Beach: Woodcombe Sand 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Maelcombe House Campsite 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Beach: Horsley Cove 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Prawle Point Visitor Centre 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Beach: Maceley Cove 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Beach: Seacombe Sand 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Beach: Rickham Sand 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Historic site: RNLI Salcombe 1916 Centenary 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from start
- Beach: Ripple Sand 11.8 mi (19 km) from start
- Beach: Sunny Cove 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)?
South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 1,699 ft (518 m) in total, up to a high point of 335 ft (102 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)?
Parking at the start, Fee. 10 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.2 mi (1.9 km), 12.3 mi (19.7 km), 12.7 mi (20.5 km).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) shaded?
Mostly exposed (12% under trees).
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)?
seabreeze café, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 1.7 mi (2.8 km).
Is this a good week for South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)?
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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