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Salcombe Ferry Dock – South Sands Beach loop from Malborough

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Salcombe Ferry Dock – South Sands Beach loop from Malborough

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Salcombe Ferry Dock – South Sands Beach loop from Malborough

03:35

12.7km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.69 km

Salcombe Art Club

Highlight • Other

local artists with regular exhibitions

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3.93 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

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4.99 km

Woodcot Wood

Forest

5.27 km

Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles)

Highlight • Historical Site

Salcombe Castle, or Fort Charles, was built by Henry VIII to defend against French and Spanish invasion. The ruins stand on a rocky outcrop at North Sands and can be explored with a little bit of scrambling.

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6.32 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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7.01 km

The Winking Prawn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice Coffee and location - food none too shabby either ;-)

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

3.51 km

3.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.64 km

825 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Salcombe Ferry Dock – South Sands Beach loop from Malborough

Salcombe Art Club