Bolt Head – East Soar Walkers' Hut loop from Malborough

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Bolt Head – East Soar Walkers' Hut loop from Malborough

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Bolt Head – East Soar Walkers' Hut loop from Malborough

02:00

7.04km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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3.57 km

Bolt Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bolt Head is the headland south of Salcombe. It's owned and managed by the National Trust and makes a great section of the coast path.

Tip by

4.07 km

From this point along the South West Coast Path, you are treated to breathtaking views of Starehole Bay. This little bay in South Devon sits at the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, where it opens into the English Channel.

Tip by

4.95 km

East Soar Walkers' Hut

Highlight • Rest Area

Tea, coffee and snacks here. Pay using the provided honesty pot.

Tip by

7.04 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

2.00 km

851 m

486 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.00 km

851 m

819 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

9°C

20 %

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Bolt Head – East Soar Walkers' Hut loop from Malborough

Bolt Head

View of Starehole Bay

East Soar Walkers' Hut

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