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South Sands Beach – Salcombe War Memorial loop from Salcombe

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South Sands Beach – Salcombe War Memorial loop from Salcombe

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South Sands Beach – Salcombe War Memorial loop from Salcombe

00:50

7.85km

110m

Running

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

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Hotel

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87 m

South Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are certainly many highlights here, the special being the South Sands Ferry. There is no dock at the South Sand. A kind of tractor drives into the water there, where the ferry then docks. Very picturesque!

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2.15 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Nice seating area below to enjoy the views of the harbour too.

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2.62 km

Victoria Quay

Highlight • Structure

It's well worth running along the waterside paths rather than the main road. The views across the Kingsbridge Estuary are gorgeous. It is easy to see why this is such a popular location for sailing and other watersports.

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2.98 km

Co-op Salcombe

Highlight • Rest Area

Useful for stocking up for camping food if you don't want to pay £7.50 plus for a bacon bap in Salcombe.

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3.03 km

Salcombe Boatyards

Highlight • Other

View of the back at low tide

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3.93 km

Batson Creek

Highlight • River

You can run along the creek on either the north or the south side. Both directions show off the calm waters and rural scenery.
At the head of Batson Creek …

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5.28 km

Salcombe Art Club

Highlight • Other

local artists with regular exhibitions

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5.68 km

View of Salcombe Harbour

Highlight • River

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 …

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7.85 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

2.98 km

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.34 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 18 June

20°C

14°C

15 %

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South Sands Beach – Salcombe War Memorial loop from Salcombe

South Sands Beach

Salcombe War Memorial

Victoria Quay

Co-op Salcombe

Salcombe Boatyards

Batson Creek

Salcombe Art Club

View of Salcombe Harbour

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