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Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles)

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Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles)

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    Location: Salcombe, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    July 5, 2019

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    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. Bolt Head & Salcombe Castle loop from East Soar — South Devon

    10.5km

    02:59

    220m

    220m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Salcombe, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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