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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Salcombe

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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Salcombe

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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from Salcombe

02:56

10.6km

180m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 1.53 km for 233 m

After 8.88 km for 233 m

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Parking

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390 m

Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles)

Highlight • Historical Site

Salcombe Castle, or Fort Charles, was built by Henry VIII to defend against French and Spanish invasion. The ruins stand on a rocky outcrop at North Sands and can be explored with a little bit of scrambling.

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1.41 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Nice seating area below to enjoy the views of the harbour too.

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1.75 km

View of Salcombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Salcombe really is absurdly picturesque. To get a real feel for just how colourful is it, catch the ferry across to the eastern shore and admire the village from across …

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1.82 km

Salcombe–East Portlemouth Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry takes foot passengers between Salcombe and East Portlemouth across the Kingsbridge Estuary.

Despite being small in size, it does take bicycles (currently £1 each).

See the website for further details on prices and ferry times salcombeinformation.co.uk/advertiser/salcombe-ferry-3

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2.02 km

Wooden Bridge in South Devon National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

We haven’t been able to find any reasonable use for this bridge… - do you?
Best idea is that it might offer a great view . Or, some day, it …

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2.38 km

Mill Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

Mill Bay is a beautiful sandy beach on the east side of the Salcombe Estuary. At low tide the beach stretches to East Portlemouth. This spot is popular with families, as there are nearby facilities.

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