Walks & Trails

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Distance: 1.5 – 2.5 miles depending upon route
Starting Point: Torcross Memorial car park TQ7 2QW
Local pub – Start Bay Inn 

thrush in bush Slapton ley reserve

Look out for thrushes, warblers, swallows and badgers. Slapton Ley reserve is a haven for wildlife.

 Start Bay Inn

With a view over the beach and fabulous fish and chips  

Walk along the unbroken trail along the South West Coast Path

The Cricket Inn

We love The Cricket Inn… stunning sea views and delicious mussels  

Beesands to Hallsands

Distance: 3.5 miles (circular)
Starting point: Beesands car park TQ7 2EL

Local pub – The Cricket Inn

Thurlstone to Bantham

Distance: 4 miles (circular)
Starting point: South Milton Sands National Trust car park TQ7 3JY

Local pub – The Village Inn

From Thurlestone to Bantham - one of Devon's crown jewels

The Village Inn

A traditional Devon pub serving gastro food

A challenging walk with rocky sections and areas of steep ascent 

The Pig’s Nose

A  lovely pub serving real ales and quality pub grub – and often dishing up live music too

East Prawle to Prawle Point

Distance: 4 miles (circular)
Starting point: East Prawle Village Green TQ7 2BU

Local pub – The Pig’s Nose

Averton Gifford to Bantham

Distance: 3 miles, or 6 miles including return
Starting point: Aveton Gifford car park TQ7 4LB

Local pub – The Sloop Inn

Averton Gifford... a beautiful village

The Sloop Inn

If you walk on a Sunday, their roast dinner is one of the best in the region!

Dartmouth to Dittisham

Distance: 10 – 12 miles depending on exact route (partly circular)
Starting point: Dartmouth Quay (TQ6 9PS) 

Local pub – Ferry Boat Inn

 

The South West coastal path

 Ferry Boat Inn

A lovely pub… with  a choice of  real ales, a comprehensive wine list and a pub menu that is out of the ordinary

If you are an early riser - you might hear the thunder of racehorses which train here on a clear morning

The Rugglestone Inn

A charming unspoilt heritage pub since the 14th Century

Widicombe-in-the-Moor

Distance: 3 miles (circular)
Starting Point: Widecombe-in-the-Moor car park TQ13 7TA

Local pub – The Rugglestone Inn