Mill Bay Beach – Gara Rock Coast Path loop from South Pool

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Mill Bay Beach – Gara Rock Coast Path loop from South Pool

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Mill Bay Beach – Gara Rock Coast Path loop from South Pool

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12.7km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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4.21 km

Venus Café With View of Salcombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Venus Cafe - Perfect for a little rest, stunning views included. Refreshments and good coffee is sold between 9-17h every day. Nice staff, too!

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4.21 km

Salcombe–East Portlemouth Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry takes foot passengers between Salcombe and East Portlemouth across the Kingsbridge Estuary.

Despite being small in size, it does take bicycles (currently £1 each).

See the website for further details on prices and ferry times salcombeinformation.co.uk/advertiser/salcombe-ferry-3

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4.40 km

Wooden Bridge in South Devon National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

We haven’t been able to find any reasonable use for this bridge… - do you?
Best idea is that it might offer a great view . Or, some day, it …

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4.77 km

Mill Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

Mill Bay is a beautiful sandy beach on the east side of the Salcombe Estuary. At low tide the beach stretches to East Portlemouth. This spot is popular with families, as there are nearby facilities.

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4.99 km

View of Salcombe from the Rickham Common Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

Nice section of the South West Coast Path between Mill Bay and Limebury Point. Great views across the river to Salcombe and out towards Bolt Head.

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7.63 km

Gara Rock Coast Path

Highlight • Beach

Gara Rock on the coast path stands above Abraham's Cove. All of the coast here is wonderful walking with great views and beautiful trails.

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7.88 km

Coastguard Hut Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Perfect place for a little rest and enjoying a stunning view over the coast 🤩.

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7.96 km

Gara Rock Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place to start a walk to Mill Bay, East Portlemouth Beach and Salcombe. Gravel car park 🅿️ behind the hedges is free of charge 😊. Gara Rock Hotel offers …

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12.7 km

End point

Camping Site

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