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Walking Holiday on the UK's
South West Coast Path
from Salcombe to Starcross
(or vice versa)
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7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
61 miles
Min/max daily distance:
8/13 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
easy to strenuous
Features:
2 ferries
connects with
Dart Valley Trail
You make your own way to Salcombe in Devon. We can assist with coach transfers if necessary.
Car parking is available for the duration of the walk.
You start the day on the ferry from Salcombe to East Portlemouth. Then you follow a rugged path out toward Prawle Point, the southernmost point in Devon. The path is quite stunning between Prawle Point and Start Point, and then you walk the long shingle beach to Torcross.
The path follows the shingle ridge which separates Start Bay from the reed-fringed Slapton Ley, the largest natural lake in the West Country. The Nature Reserve hosts ducks, grebes, swans, herons and otters. As you reach Dartmouth you are treated to a magnificent view of Dartmouth Castle. At Dartmouth the South West Coast Path connects with the Dart Valley Trail.
Dartmouth, built on a natural deep-water channel, has been favoured as a port since the 12th century. You take the ferry to Kingswear then follow the path as it follows wooded slopes with fine views across to Dartmouth Castle. An energetic walk brings you to Sharkham Point and Berry Head, before arriving in Brixham.
Brixham is a working fishing port which contains a replica of the Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drake's vessel from 1577-80. The path follows rocky headlands, dense woodland, secluded bays and little parks as it makes its way through Paignton and on to Torquay. At Torquay the South West Coast Path connects with the Dart Valley Trail.
There is plenty to see and do on this section, from Kent's Cavern to the Babbacombe Model Village. The path winds up and down, in and out through mature woodland as it makes its way through Oddicombe, Watcombe and Maidencombe.
You can take the ferry across the River Teign to Teignmouth or walk across Shaldon Bridge and make your way along the breakwater to Dawlish, famous for its black swans. After Dawlish Warren the path follows the River Exe to Starcross.
We can transfer you to your car or station.
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What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the South West Coast Path
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the coast path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
You can combine this walking holiday on the South West Coast Path with the Dart Valley Trail to make a circular route.
We pride ourselves in offering the widest choice of bespoke walking holidays on the South West Coast Path.
Three nights £219
Seven nights £449
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the South West Coast Path
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
All prices subject to change
Contact us for schedule and availability. Lines
are open 7 days a week. 9am to 9pm  New York 5 hours behind UK time: 4am to 4pm EDT  Sydney 10 hours ahead of UK time: 7pm to 7am EST or email us |
By Car to Salcombe where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Plymouth where we can arrange transfer to Salcombe
"Yes, our holiday came up to expectation. You even managed to fix the weather!"
Mr and Mrs Wood 2010
Mr and Mrs Tripp 2010
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