Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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58 m

Sherman Tank Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This American Sherman Tank was recovered from the sea in 1984. It
is a memorial to those who lost their lives during exercise Tiger.

Exercise Tiger was ill-fated with instances …

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6.48 km

This lighthouse was built in 1836 to help protect ships from this rocky headland. It was automated in 1993.

Start Point is a headland on the south-west coast path. The running in both directions is excellent.

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14.5 km

Prawle Point

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Prawle Point is the southernmost point of Devon. There is a coastguard lookout point here with an interesting information board.

The South West Coast Path passes here and the running is excellent in both directions.

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18.0 km

East Prawle

Highlight • Cafe

A friendly little Devon coastal village with good running access to the coast path. The Devon coast to coast would start or finish here. The Pig's Nose pub and Piglet coffee shop are both good refuel stops.

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33.5 km

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Slapton Ley is a freshwater lake separated from the sea by a sandbar which now carries the road and a brilliant running trail.

The Ley is an important nature reserve …

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35.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

9.02 km

7.18 km

2.80 km

2.31 km

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

9.41 km

7.00 km

2.33 km

2.14 km

1.57 km

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sherman Tank Memorial

Start Point Lighthouse

Prawle Point

East Prawle

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

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