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Check tide times before you walk this route - this may be obvious on a tidal road, but don't be caught out by rising waters! There is just enough space for cars to slowly pass you, though you may have to stop and give way at some points.

Instagram ready photo spot. Steep downhill to get here. Steep uphill to escape.

Donkey Lane is a walled lane leading down from the church towards the new burial ground. It was originally a church path but now it belongs to the Parish as a Public Footpath.

In 1219 Kingsbridge was owned by the Abbot of Buckfast who needed an outlet where the monks could sell their produce: honey, beeswax, candles, soap and mead. So the Abbot petitioned the Crown for permission to hold a market at Kingsbridge and a Royal Charter was granted. As a Market Town, Kingsbridge has thrived through its independent businesses, often family-run for generations and relying upon the local community's support. A small chapel existed on the site of St. Edmund's Church in the 13th century but the burial ground was at Churchstow, a village two miles to the west. In 1309 the parishioners petitioned the Bishop and complained of the difficulty of carrying their dead "up the mountain" to Churchstow for burial. However it was more than 100 years before permission was granted "to the Abbot and monks of Buckfast to build a church in honour of the blessed Edmund, King and Martyr in their demesne and the vill which is called Kingsbrigg". In 1798 the town mills were converted into a woollen manufactory, which produced large quantities of cloth. During the 19th century the town had an active coastal shipping trade, shipbuilding, a tannery and a large monthly cattle market. The chief exports were cider, corn, malt and slate.

The tidal road is fun, but don't get caught out. The road gets covered quickly when the tide starts to come in, and you can get stranded.

Okay, let’s talk about great food and fantastic service close to the SWCP…the White Hart Inn is a must visit place if you want to have a fine dining experience with service to match in a pub setting. We stayed here for two nights and it was by far the best dining experience we had on our walk this year. What at first appears to be a normal pub/inn on a busy street in Modbury turns out to be something rather special. We had a lovely meal but it was the service which really made the evening something to remember. Definitely recommend…you will need to book in advance!

Averton Gifford sits on the banks of the Avon Estuary and the road here gives a lovely view across the water. It's name is taken from the river and the family Giffard who once owned Avetone Manor. There is a pub, The Fisherman's Rest, plus a post office and community village shop.

Salcombe Harbour is home to both fishing boats and pleasure crafts with plenty of holiday makers enjoying time on yachts, paddle boards and kayaks. If you are very lucky you may spot dolphins or basking sharks in the summer months. Salcombe itself is a pretty town with narrow streets and plenty of places to refuel and rehydrate.