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View of Salcombe – Kingsbridge Harbour loop from Thurlestone

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View of Salcombe – Kingsbridge Harbour loop from Thurlestone

Hard

3.0

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View of Salcombe – Kingsbridge Harbour loop from Thurlestone

02:05

29.4km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 11.4 km for 233 m

After 11.8 km for 233 m

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Start point

Parking

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10.6 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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11.6 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 …

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11.7 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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12.1 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 …

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12.1 km

Salcombe War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

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16.4 km

Medieval settlement

Archaeological Site

21.1 km

Kingsbridge Harbour

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a nice place to sit and watch the world go by and there are plenty of places to refuel and rehydrate around the harbour

Despite appearances, this isn't …

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21.3 km

Kingsbridge Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

In 1219 Kingsbridge was owned by the Abbot of Buckfast who needed an outlet where the monks could sell their produce: honey, beeswax, candles, soap and mead. So the Abbot …

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29.3 km

South Milton Sands

Highlight • Beach

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

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29.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

7.05 km

3.77 km

2.20 km

1.39 km

449 m

193 m

110 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

2.73 km

1.32 km

1.07 km

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

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View of Salcombe – Kingsbridge Harbour loop from Thurlestone

Co-op Salcombe

View of Salcombe

Salcombe–East Portlemouth Ferry

View of Salcombe Harbour

Salcombe War Memorial

Kingsbridge Harbour

Kingsbridge Market Square

South Milton Sands

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