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South Huish

View of Burgh Island – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
South Hams
South Huish

View of Burgh Island – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

Easy

5.0

(7)

98

hikers

View of Burgh Island – South Milton Sands loop from Thurlestone

01:37

6.13km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

764 m

Abandoned World War II Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

you have to search a bit for the entrance

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2

1.74 km

Path Along Yarmer Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

3.02 km

View of Burgh Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Burgh Island is a tidal island off Bigbury on Sea. There is a great pub and an art deco hotel on the island. The views from the coast path near Bantham are wonderful.

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4

3.02 km

Bantham to Thurlestone

Highlight • Trail

5

3.82 km

Perfect spot to sit a watch the world go by. Watch out for flying golf balls.

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6

4.36 km

Yarmer Beach

Highlight • Natural

7

5.59 km

View of Thurlestone Rock

Highlight • Beach

The road runs out here but there's a short stretch of coast path you can push the bike along over to the next headland where you can pick up asphalt road again rather than cutting back inland. Not advisable with cleats on though.

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8

6.09 km

South Milton Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful large sandy beach with Thurlstone Rock arch and a National Trust cafe.

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B

6.13 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

843 m

378 m

156 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

901 m

275 m

156 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

22°C

13°C

44 %

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