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

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

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

00:36

5.25km

100m

Running

Moderate run. 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: May 15, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

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Parking

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242 m

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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265 m

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

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1.28 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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3.75 km

Lower Batson Village

Highlight • Climb

quite idyllic - the far end of Salcombe

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4.58 km

Salcombe Boatyards

Highlight • Other

View of the back at low tide

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4.63 km

Co-op Salcombe

Highlight • Rest Area

Useful for stocking up for camping food if you don't want to pay £7.50 plus for a bacon bap in Salcombe.

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5.00 km

Victoria Quay

Highlight • Structure

It's well worth running along the waterside paths rather than the main road. The views across the Kingsbridge Estuary are gorgeous. It is easy to see why this is such a popular location for sailing and other watersports.

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5.05 km

Salcombe Art Club

Highlight • Other

local artists with regular exhibitions

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5.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

1.99 km

303 m

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

1.33 km

718 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Thursday 25 June

23°C

17°C

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

View of Salcombe Harbour

Salcombe War Memorial

Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles)

Lower Batson Village

Salcombe Boatyards

Co-op Salcombe

Victoria Quay

Salcombe Art Club

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