South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)
South Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in South Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.8 mi (17.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,077 ft (633 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 30 min
- High point
- 387 ft (118 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Brownstone Battery Gun Emplacement 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Historic site: WW2 Spotlight Station 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Historic site: WW2 Spotlight Station 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Beach: Scabbacombe Sands 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Limekiln 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Beach: Mansands 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Peak: Mudstone Hill 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Cave: Ashhole Cavern 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Beach: Shoalstone 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Toilets: Shoalstone Beach Public Toilets 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)?
South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham) is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,077 ft (633 m) in total, up to a high point of 387 ft (118 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)?
12 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 9.2 mi (14.8 km), 9.9 mi (15.9 km), 10.2 mi (16.5 km).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham) shaded?
Mostly exposed (29% under trees).
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)?
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 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)?
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 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)
- South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) South Devon National Landscape · Hard · 10.1 mi (16.2 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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