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South Sands Beach – View of Salcombe loop from Hope

South Sands Beach – View of Salcombe loop from Hope

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South Sands Beach – View of Salcombe loop from Hope

01:03

18.5km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 8.93 km for 433 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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58 m

Hope Cove Harbour Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hope Cove has two beaches, this one, Harbour Beach, at the South and Mouthwell Beach to the North.

Hope Cove is a former fishing village now turned quiet seaside destination. It is quintessentially English with thatched cottages, sandy beaches, fish and chips and ice cream.

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6.73 km

South Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are certainly many highlights here, the special being the South Sands Ferry. There is no dock at the South Sand. A kind of tractor drives into the water there, where the ferry then docks. Very picturesque!

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7.24 km

View of North Sands and Salcombe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Sands is one of Salcombe's two beaches. On the coast road south west of the beach, Salcombe Castle comes into view across the water.

The castle, also known as Fort Charles, was build by Henry VIII as part of his sea defences against the French and Spanish.

Later in history, it was the last place held by the Royalists in the 17th Century English Civil War. It was deliberately ruined by the victorious Parliamentarians after the Royalists surrendered.

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8.79 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

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9.13 km

View of Salcombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Salcombe really is absurdly picturesque. To get a real feel for just how colourful is it, catch the ferry across to the eastern shore and admire the village from across the water. The beaches on the eastern shore are particularly lovely as well, and make a great excursion from Salcombe itself.

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9.45 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 may spot dolphins or basking sharks in the summer months. Salcombe itself is a pretty town with narrow streets and plenty of places to refuel and rehydrate.

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

2.79 km

954 m

911 m

415 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

4.53 km

527 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

18°C

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South Sands Beach – View of Salcombe loop from Hope

Hope Cove Harbour Beach

South Sands Beach

View of North Sands and Salcombe Castle

Salcombe War Memorial

View of Salcombe

View of Salcombe Harbour

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