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OSM map layer · LineString
50.22, -3.70 · rel 2376063
50.22, -3.70 · rel 2376063
South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)
20,7 km from Salcombe to Torcross through urban area.
Salcombe
→
Torcross
linear
20,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
3× monument
1× Lighthouse
The London Inn
ruins ·
65 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ken Small
monument ·
260 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Start Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse ·
492 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Salcombe War Memorial
monument ·
303 m off route
3,7 km
18%
RNLI Salcombe 1916 Centenary
monument ·
on the route
20,7 km
100%
Bronze Age Field System
ruins ·
140 m off route
20,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) is 20.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) takes approximately 5h 10min to complete.
No, South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Salcombe to Torcross. Plan ahead for return transport.
South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) starts at Salcombe.
South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.