Walk - Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe
14.0 miles (22.5 km)
Bigbury-on-Sea Car Park - TQ7 4AZ Salcombe
Moderate - to strenuous.
Much of this stretch of the South West Coast Path is owned by The National Trust. There are spectacular views as the Path passes through fields above beautiful sandy coves, all part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Your journey begins on a boat across the Avon to Bantham and from here the Path offers fairly easy walking past Thurlestone (watch out for golf balls!), until it begins to dip up and down to the sea on its way to the beautifully sheltered Hope Cove.
The following section from Hope to Salcombe is thought by many to be one of the most beautiful sections of the entire 630 miles of the South West Coast Path. Look out for kestrels and peregrine falcons around Bolt Tail and take a rest to look at the extraordinary mica schist rock formations around Soar Mill Cove. The Path is quite rugged and difficult in places, but becomes easier as you join the Courtney Walk and look down on the steep rocky slopes which lead down to the sea along the final stretch into Salcombe.

Shute Farm

Ocean Reach Holiday Homes

Bolberry Farm Cottages
Half a mile from the South West Coast Path at Bolberry Down. Short breaks available. Dog friendly.

Bolberry House Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Mount Folly Farm
Basic farm campsite located right on the Path. Showers, toilets, electric hook ups, camp fires and a field with a view. Ideal stopping point before crossing the River Avon.

Kingsbridge Information Centre
Walking the Coast Path? Call in for all you need including books, maps and our popular accommodation guide, bus & ferry times and much more!