Best Devon Walks
 
Best Salcombe Walks
 
2 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Salcombe to Sharp Tor
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
 2.7 miles (1h 10)
 5400+ steps
Walk 2 Bolt Head
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
 3.2 miles (1h 20)
 6400+ steps
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South Sands makes an ideal centre for walking to enjoy stunning views of Devon's most dramatic coastline.

Point of InterestCombe denotes a valley with green fertile pastures and steep uncultivated sides.
Sal refers to salty
Point of Interestspectacular views of Devon coast line
PubsThere are several pubs in Salcombe
but none en route
  
parkingSalcombe North Sands
  
parkingSATNAV Postcode:TQ8 8LD
Walk 1
Salcombe to Sharp Tor (2.7 miles)

Difficulty:

Point of Interestspectacular views of Devon coast line

This popular walk starts in Salcombe North Sands Car Park and follows the South West Coast Path along jagged rocks to Bolt Head with extensive views of Devon's coast line and the English Channel.

In 2009 a shipwreck was found dating back to the bronze age ; it's cargo included a bronze sword, gold bracelets and tin & copper ingots.

The tea clipper, the Hertzogin Cecelie, was also wrecked nearby.

There is one steady climb and descent.

Map of Salcombe to Sharp Tor Circular Walk

Map of Walk 1

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Walk 2
Bolt Head (3.2 miles)

Difficulty:

A walk great views of the coastline similar to the first walk but longer.

There is one steady climb and descent.

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Map of Salcombe to Bolt Head Circular Walk

Map of Walk 2

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