South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)

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 · 3 points along the route

What will you encounter?

2× monument 1× ruins

0 km 16,2 km

Ken Small monument · 29 m off route 14,6 km 90%

Bayards Cove Fort ruins · on the route 16,2 km 100%

Slapton Sands Monument monument · 28 m off route 16,2 km 100%

· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

elevation range –

0 km 8,1 km 16,2 km

03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start

Quarter of the way

Halfway

Three quarters

Finish

04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham)

SWCP

at 0,0 km

South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)

SWCP

at 16,2 km

South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)

SWCP

at 16,2 km

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

How long is the South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) hiking route?

South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) is 16.2 km long.

How long does it take to walk South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?

At an average walking pace, South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) takes approximately 4h 3min to complete.

Is South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) a loop trail?

No, South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Torcross to Dartmouth. Plan ahead for return transport.

Where does South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) start?

South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) starts at Torcross.

What fitness level is needed for South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth)?

South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.

Who maintains the South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) trail?

South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) is maintained and managed by National Trails.

Is South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) part of a larger trail network?

Yes, South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.