View of Salcombe – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

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View of Salcombe – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

Hard

riders

View of Salcombe – Hope Cove Beach loop from Thurlestone

02:36

37.2km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 228 m for 145 m

After 19.9 km for 128 m

After 24.4 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

103 m

Bantham Beach

Highlight • Beach

14.1 km

Co-op Salcombe

Highlight • Rest Area

Useful for stocking up for camping food if you don't want to pay £7.50 plus for a bacon bap in Salcombe.

Tip by

15.2 km

Venus Café With View of Salcombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Venus Cafe - Perfect for a little rest, stunning views included. Refreshments and good coffee is sold between 9-17h every day. Nice staff, too!

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15.2 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

Tip by

15.3 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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20.0 km

Millennium Wood

Forest

24.4 km

Hope Cove Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hope is a charming village with two beaches including Hope Cove. Excellent for swimming, enjoy the clear water and relaxed atmosphere before checking out the cafes and ice cream outlets. …

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28.4 km