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Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley – Torcross Beach loop from Slapton

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Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley – Torcross Beach loop from Slapton

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Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley – Torcross Beach loop from Slapton

01:16

11.1km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

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3.12 km

Slapton Sands Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Slapton Sands Memorial remembers both the villagers and locals who had to give up their houses to let the army and navy practise for the D Day landings and …

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4.00 km

Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Slapton Sands is an extremely picturesque beach that stretches for almost 2 miles (3.2 km) from Strete Gate to the village of Torcross. Slapton Ley is Devon’s largest natural freshwater …

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4.04 km

Slapton Sands Coast Road

Highlight • Cycleway

The coast road separates Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley, a National Nature Reserve on it's way between Slapton and Torcross.

This road was built in 2002 after its predecessor was …

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4.57 km

Slapton Sands Coastal Road

Highlight • Beach

The coast road separates Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley, a National Nature Reserve on it's way between Slapton and Torcross.

This road was built in 2002 after its predecessor was …

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5.33 km

Sherman Tank Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This restored Sherman Tank was recovered from the sea in 1984 and commemorates the tragic loss of life in 1944 on Exercise Tiger. The exercise went badly wrong after the …

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5.39 km

Slapton Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

5.63 km

Torcross Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful coastal area. Can be busy at peak times but always beautiful.

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6.06 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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11.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

1.98 km

582 m

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

2.44 km

2.02 km

437 m

100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

25°C

15°C

15 %

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Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley – Torcross Beach loop from Slapton

Slapton Sands Memorial

Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley

Slapton Sands Coast Road

Slapton Sands Coastal Road

Sherman Tank Memorial

Slapton Sands Beach

Torcross Beach

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

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