Walk - Slapton Sands
3.1 miles (5.0 km)
Torcross Tank car park Torcross Tank car park
Easy - This is a mainly a flat walk on a path that might occasionally be muddy and uneven. There is one steep path down to Slapton Ley, but this can be avoided.
This walk starts from Torcross, which stands at the southern end of Slapton Sands, a narrow strip of land and shingle beach which separates the freshwater lake of Slapton Ley from Start Bay.
To download our Access guide, click here where you can find additional mapping and photographs showing gradients, path surfaces and other detailed information such as parking and toilet provision.
Checked by SWCPA Volunteer – March 2022.

The Cricket Inn
Situated in the quaint fishing village of Beesands, a stone’s throw from the beach. This award-winning pub serves fresh local seafood and offers 7 beautifully designed bedrooms.

WILDCOMFORT
Stay in our stunning sustainable Birdhouse cabins nestled above the idyllic Start Bay. Just a minutes walk from the coastal path & Blackpool Sands beach.

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Fairholme B&B
Fairholme is a small and friendly B&B just off the coast path famed for its excellent breakfasts.