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

Last updated: June 10, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Start point

Train Station

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447 m

Dartmouth Lower Ferry

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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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1.66 km

View of Dartmouth and the River Dart estuary from Castle Road

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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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2.00 km

Dartmouth Castle

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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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2.24 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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3.15 km

View of the Dart Estuary Mouth

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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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3.66 km

Compass Cove

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

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7.86 km

Gallants Bower Civil War Fort Ruins

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Gallants Bower is the remains of a fort built during the English Civil War. Today it's just the earth works and trees have grown on the slopes, but you can …

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

2.50 km

2.29 km

2.18 km

631 m

190 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.58 km

2.56 km

1.38 km

806 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Dartmouth Castle

Sugary Cove

View of the Dart Estuary Mouth

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Gallants Bower Civil War Fort Ruins

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