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South Hams

The best running trails in South Hams

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Running in South Hams is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in South Hams—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Dartington Estate & Staverton loop

9.24km

01:01

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Start Point, Prawle Point & Slapton Ley loop from Torcross — South Devon

35.6km

04:16

710m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Snapes Point loop from Salcombe — South Devon

8.27km

00:54

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Bolt Tail & Bolt Head loop from East Soar — South Devon

17.5km

02:06

380m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gara Point, Beacon Hill & Newton Ferrers loop from Noss Mayo — South Devon

16.0km

01:56

260m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mill Bay & Gara Rock coast path loop from East Portlemouth — South Devon

6.91km

00:50

160m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Dartmouth Castle & coast loop from Dartmouth — South Devon

9.50km

01:11

300m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Erme Mouth coast path loop from Challaborough — South Devon

13.7km

01:36

250m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Thurlestone, Bolt Tail & Bolberry Down loop from Bantham Beach — South Devon

18.1km

02:09

360m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Coleton Fishacre & Inner Froward Point loop from Coleton Camp — South Devon

9.53km

01:12

290m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in South Hams

1. Dartington Estate & Staverton loop

2. Start Point, Prawle Point & Slapton Ley loop from Torcross — South Devon

3. Snapes Point loop from Salcombe — South Devon

4. Bolt Tail & Bolt Head loop from East Soar — South Devon

5. Gara Point, Beacon Hill & Newton Ferrers loop from Noss Mayo — South Devon

6. Mill Bay & Gara Rock coast path loop from East Portlemouth — South Devon

7. Dartmouth Castle & coast loop from Dartmouth — South Devon

8. Erme Mouth coast path loop from Challaborough — South Devon

9. Thurlestone, Bolt Tail & Bolberry Down loop from Bantham Beach — South Devon

10. Coleton Fishacre & Inner Froward Point loop from Coleton Camp — South Devon

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