View of Salcombe – Pig Nose Inn and Piglet Cafe loop from Salcombe

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View of Salcombe – Pig Nose Inn and Piglet Cafe loop from Salcombe

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View of Salcombe – Pig Nose Inn and Piglet Cafe loop from Salcombe

01:06

15.6km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 226 m for 233 m

After 15.1 km for 233 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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443 m

View of Salcombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Salcombe really is absurdly picturesque. To get a real feel for just how colourful is it, catch the ferry across to the eastern shore and admire the village from across …

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519 m

Salcombe–East Portlemouth Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry takes foot passengers between Salcombe and East Portlemouth across the Kingsbridge Estuary.

Despite being small in size, it does take bicycles (currently £1 each).

See the website for further details on prices and ferry times salcombeinformation.co.uk/advertiser/salcombe-ferry-3

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520 m

Venus Café With View of Salcombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Venus Cafe - Perfect for a little rest, stunning views included. Refreshments and good coffee is sold between 9-17h every day. Nice staff, too!

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5.20 km

Chivelstone Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Village Church but only a few houses

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8.06 km

Pig Nose Inn and Piglet Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Really shouldnt be missed - 500 year old smugglers pub. Beer much better than expected from gravity pours. And the cafe next door does wonderful crab sandwiches.

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12.3 km

View of Gara Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

brilliant view and stop along the coastal path (Restaurant good but "solid" prices)

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13.2 km

Woodland Path with Ancient Trees

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

OK with a normal bike but not what you might expect - fantastic trees!!

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14.5 km

Mill Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

Mill Bay is a beautiful sandy beach on the east side of the Salcombe Estuary. At low tide the beach stretches to East Portlemouth. This spot is popular with families, as there are nearby facilities.

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