Sharp Tor Coastal Path – Bolt Head loop from Salcombe

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Sharp Tor Coastal Path – Bolt Head loop from Salcombe

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Sharp Tor Coastal Path – Bolt Head loop from Salcombe

06:12

21.3km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.48 km

Fir Wood

Forest

1.69 km

Sharp Tor Coastal Path

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The way here is not difficult. From Salcombe take the ferry to Souths Sands and from there it is only a mile or two and you are on a lovely …

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2.43 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.

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8.13 km

Bolberry Down Cliffs

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National Trust Car Park

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10.5 km

The Rookery

Forest

10.8 km

View of Hope Cove and South Milton Sands from Bolt Tail

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The headland looking back on Hope Cove and across to South Milton Sands. A nice stead walk up with some rockier bits near the top. Make sure you’re wearing suitable …

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14.1 km

Viewpoint

18.3 km

Bolt Head

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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.

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19.2 km

Coastal Path to Bolt Head

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A nice little round: From South Sands via the Sharp Tour to Bolt Head and then along the wall to Overbecks Garden back to the South Sands ferry. A wonderful …

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19.3 km

View of the South Devon Coast

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20.5 km

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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21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

7.73 km

2.02 km

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

7.19 km

2.19 km

398 m

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

9°C

72 %

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Comments

July 20, 2023,Hope to Salcombe

Great views and stunning cliffs. We took a taxi back from Salcombe to the parking in Hope for £20. You can call Totally Taxis at +44 7542 626545 and they take you back. Very convenient

November 20, 2021,Hope Cove to Salcombe Coast Walk

Absolutely stunning walk from Hope Cove to Salcombe taking in Bolt Tail, Bolberry Down, Soar Mill Cove, Starehole Bay, South Sands, North Sands, Salcombe. Bus from Kingsbridge to Hope Cove. Walk. Bus from Salcombe to Kingsbridge. 😄