View of Mill Bay – Pudcombe Cove loop from Dartmouth

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View of Mill Bay – Pudcombe Cove loop from Dartmouth

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View of Mill Bay – Pudcombe Cove loop from Dartmouth

03:31

12.0km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 340 m for 316 m

After 11.3 km for 316 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

View of Mill Bay

Highlight • Beach

springtime

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3.67 km

Brownstone

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kingswear Circular Walk in South Devon is approximately 5 miles long and takes you through the picturesque countryside of the region. This route features a delightful mix of wooded paths and open fields, offering opportunities for breathtaking views of the River Dart and surrounding landscapes, as well as encounters with local wildlife along the way.

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5.52 km

Bench With a View of the Coast, South Devon National Landscape

Highlight • Beach

5.69 km

Pudcombe Cove

Highlight • Natural

Low tide uncovers a tidal swimming pool at Pudcombe Cove, once part of the Coleton Fishacre estate. A concrete pier, bathing hut and terrace also survive. It was built in the late 1920s but it is no longer accessible as erosion has worn away the steep path down to the cove.

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7.13 km

View of Froward Cove and the English Channel

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy stunning views of the small island near Froward Cove and the expansive English Channel along this rugged stretch of South Devon's coastline.

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8.20 km

Froward Point Battery and Lookout Station

Highlight • Monument

The Brownstone Battery at Froward Point was built in 1940 and housed two ex-navy 6" guns. The bases of which you can still explore. The terrain here is very steep and therefore the magazine where the shells where kept was higher than the guns and an incline plane with railway tracks was used to transport the ammunition to the guns. This along with the ammunition stores and living quarters are still visible although most are gated. Further down the hill are the old searchlight houses and look out points.
At the top of the hill is the still functioning coastguard lookout station.

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8.95 km

The Warren

Forest

9.72 km

Mill Bay Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic bay for a shot of the milky way during Galactic Core season. Low light pollution.

Also fantastic for hiking etc

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11.6 km

Dartmouth Lower Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

This historic ferry has been transporting people between Dartmouth and Kingswear since the 1700s. The Ferry is operated using a floating platform. For timetables, prices and more information, visit: southhams.gov.uk/dartmouthlowerferry.

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