View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from East Portlemouth

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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from East Portlemouth

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View of Salcombe – Mill Bay Beach loop from East Portlemouth

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6.84km

160m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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: August 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 2.97 km for 33 m

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2.62 km

View of Salcombe Harbour from East Portlemouth

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.91 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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2.98 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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3.36 km

View of Salcombe Harbour from Mill Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Mill Bay is a fun sandy beach. The views from this coast across Salcombe Harbour are wonderful. It's worth slowing down your run or pausing to take it all in.

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3.58 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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4.58 km

Limebury Point

Highlight • Beach

Limebury Point on the South West Coast Path is the eastern headland of the Salcombe harbour. The views back upriver into Salcombe and east along the coast path are great. …

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6.60 km

Gara Rock Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place to start a walk to Mill Bay, East Portlemouth Beach and Salcombe. Gravel car park 🅿️ behind the hedges is free of charge 😊. Gara Rock Hotel offers …

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