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Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles) – Salcombe War Memorial loop from Salcombe

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Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles) – Salcombe War Memorial loop from Salcombe

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4.3

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Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles) – Salcombe War Memorial loop from Salcombe

01:55

6.72km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.35 km

Collaton Wood

Forest

4.94 km

The Winking Prawn Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Winking Prawn is an attractive, family-run beach cafe and a real Salcombe institution. The cafe has developed a reputation for delicious lunches since it opened in 1997. It's renowned …

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5.30 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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6.31 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

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6.34 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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6.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

1.58 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

2.67 km

2.51 km

856 m

608 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 27 August

21°C

15°C

66 %

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Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles) – Salcombe War Memorial loop from Salcombe

The Winking Prawn Café

Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles)

Salcombe War Memorial

View of Salcombe Harbour

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