South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)
South Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in South Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.1 mi (16.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,276 ft (389 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 55 min
- High point
- 374 ft (114 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Bayards Cove Fort 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Dartmouth Castle 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Dartmouth Castle 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Beach: Compass Cove 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Beach: Strete Sands 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Beach: Slapton Sands 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Shelter 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Slapton Sands Monument 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Ken Small 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?
South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,276 ft (389 m) in total, up to a high point of 374 ft (114 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?
20 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.4 mi (0.6 km), 1.2 mi (1.9 km), 7.7 mi (12.3 km).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) shaded?
Mostly exposed (29% under trees).
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?
Royal Dart Hotel, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Kingswear Village Stores, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?
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.
Trails near South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)
- South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham) South Devon National Landscape · Expert · 10.8 mi (17.3 km)
- Diamond Jubilee Way South Devon National Landscape · Moderate · 3.7 mi (6 km)
- Greenway Walk Torbay · Hard · 6.8 mi (10.9 km)
- Mill Lane South Devon National Landscape · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- South West Coast Path (Avoiding Mansands Beach) South Devon National Landscape · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Mansands Lane South Devon National Landscape · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Brixham Heritage Trail Battery Gardens · Moderate · 6.3 mi (10.2 km)
- South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe) Torbay · Expert · 14 mi (22.5 km)
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