Torcross Beach – Slapton Sands Beach loop from Slapton

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Torcross Beach – Slapton Sands Beach loop from Slapton

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5.0

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Torcross Beach – Slapton Sands Beach loop from Slapton

01:44

15.4km

300m

Running

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

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

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3.97 km

Slapton Castle

Archaeological Site

6.00 km

St Michael and All Angels Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St Michael and All Angels church is a grade 1 listed building. It was first built in 1431, rebuilding on the site of a previous church. The current church was then restored in 1874 and 1890.

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7.99 km

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

cafes, pubs and restaurants. Nice beach for a sit. History and wildlife

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8.09 km

Torcross Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful coastal area. Can be busy at peak times but always beautiful.

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8.33 km

Slapton Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

8.38 km

Sherman Tank Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This restored Sherman Tank was recovered from the sea in 1984 and commemorates the tragic loss of life in 1944 on Exercise Tiger. The exercise went badly wrong after the …

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8.52 km

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Slapton Ley is a freshwater lake separated from the sea by a sandbar which now carries the road and a brilliant running trail.

The Ley is an important nature reserve …

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10.6 km

Slapton Sands Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Slapton Sands Memorial remembers both the villagers and locals who had to give up their houses to let the army and navy practise for the D Day landings and …

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15.4 km

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