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Blackpool Sands & Dartmouth Castle loop from Dartmouth — South Devon

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Blackpool Sands & Dartmouth Castle loop from Dartmouth — South Devon

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Blackpool Sands & Dartmouth Castle loop from Dartmouth — South Devon

05:52

20.3km

510m

Expert 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: June 8, 2024

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9.19 km

Blackpool Sands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackpool Sands is a large scenic beach with a coarse sand to small pebble texture. It's a blue flag award winning beach for the beauty and surrounding environment. It's a …

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2

14.4 km

Compass Cove

Highlight • Castle

Steep steps down to a quiet secluded beach with views of the castle walls and the Dart estuary.

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3

14.9 km

View of the Dart Estuary Mouth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a few steps from the South West Coast Path, you have a spectacular view on the Dart Estuary as well as the Channel.

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4

15.8 km

Sugary Cove

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Sugary Cove, at the mouth of the River Dart, is a remote beach that affords a real sense of serenity. of shingle and rocks. The wonderful little beach is close …

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5

16.0 km

Dartmouth Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Dartmouth Castle was built in 1388 to protect the rich towns harbour against French raids. About a hundred years later the walls were strengthened and the gun tower was added. …

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6

16.4 km

View of Dartmouth and the Dart Estuary from Castle Road

Highlight • Historical Site

The view north from this section of Castle Road is a nice change from most other views of Dartmouth. The Castle headland curves east to One Gun Point and this …

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17.6 km

Dartmouth Lower Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

This historic ferry has been transporting people between Dartmouth and Kingswear since the 1700s. The Ferry is operated using a floating platform. For timetables, prices and more information, visit: southhams.gov.uk/dartmouthlowerferry.

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18.1 km

Dartmouth Inner Harbour

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Dartmouth inner harbour is separated from the main river by a passage under the road. This means it's very sheltered but only available to small craft. There is a small slipway for small boats, canoes etc.

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20.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.88 km

4.06 km

3.30 km

2.53 km

2.23 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

6.13 km

4.48 km

3.62 km

3.59 km

2.42 km

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