Hope Cove, Bolt Tail and Bolberry Down

5 miles (8km)

Start at Hope Cove

Finish at Hope Cove

This circular route will take you over towering cliffs and through green winding lanes. Starting from the beautiful Hope Cove, experience stunning sea views as you walk along the South West Coast Path. 

The route

• Start at the car park at Hope Cove and turn left to follow the lane through the village. This will turn into a road down to Inner Hope. By the slipway, follow the coast path up the steps and around Bolt Tail. 

You will pass Oceans Restaurant at Bolt Tail – perfect if you want to stop for lunch! 

• At Bolberry Down, turn down the lane. At the next T-junction, turn left then right around the corner. Drop down the hill and back up the other side. As you reach the top, you will need to take the path on your left. 

The path you will take is lovingly called ‘Sweethearts Lane’. 

• At the next junction, turn left towards Galmpton. Follow the path until you reach a gateway on your right to Higher Barton. Follow this up across one small field and right along the field margin of the next. 

You are now on your way back to Inner Hope. 

• Pass through the gate and turn left over the stone stile post. Follow the footpath through the field back to Hope Cove. Cross the road and descend the steps down by the side of St Clements Church. Turn right and you will be back in Hope Cove where you can return to the car park – or perhaps the pub! 

Why not stop off to look inside the church and read about its rich history?