- Difficulty
- Easy
Strenuous at first and then easy
- Start
- Babbacombe
- Finish
- Exmouth
- Length
- 14.4 miles (23.2 km)
- Summary
A truly varied walk awaits as you set off from the hustle and bustle of Torbay and pass into a more rural, rugged landscape which then leads to more urban areas ahead. The twisting Path between Torquay and Shaldon has several tiring ascents and descents as it passes through open fields and high, thick woodland before easing on the descent to the mouth of the Teign.
After a short ferry crossing you can enjoy easy walking along Teignmouth’s promenade, which offers a rest after the more strenuous stretches earlier in the day. The Path follows part of the National Cycle Network on the way to Dawlish Warren, which includes some road walking. Train enthusiasts will particularly enjoy this section. Take time to look out for the wildlife of Dawlish Warren’s National Nature Reserve before taking the second ferry crossing of the day over the Exe Estuary to Exmouth, where you can find a good cafe or restaurant for a well deserved rest.
- Public Transport
There are train stations at both ends of this walk, Torquay (bus across town to Babbacombe), and Starcross. For timetable information, zoom in on the interactive map and click on the train station, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.
- Nearest car park
Torquay and Babbacombe, Watcombe, Maidencombe, The Ness near Shaldon, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren and Exmouth.
- Nearest toilets
Torquay and Babbacombe, Watcombe, Maidencombe, The Ness near Shaldon, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren and Exmouth.
- Nearest refreshments
Torquay has a wide range of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes and there are also refreshments available in Babbacombe at the beginning of your walk. There are plenty of opportunities to buy or stop for refreshments further on in Watcombe, Maidencombe, Shaldon, Teignmouth and Dawlish and there are a few shops and pubs at Starcross.
