Top Dartmouth Walks
Dartmouth offers a great base for a self catering holiday, not only is it one of the top foodie hotspots in the South West, it’s also the base for some excellent walks. Whether you’re just looking for a stroll around the town or one of the more challenging hikes along the beautiful River Dart and the South West Coast Path, you’re on the right track.
So we’ve put together some of our Finest well trodden paths to get you started…. Just remember to pack your hiking boots!
Walking in Dartmouth
Little Dartmouth
Little Dartmouth 4 miles (6.4 km) Start point Little Dartmouth National Trust car park, Devon TQ6 0JR. Moderate with some short steep climbs. This circular walk starts and finishes in Little Dartmouth and it’s one of our favourites! This four mile coastal stretch is stunning and showcases the most awesome views over Start Bay, towards…
Dartmouth to Sugary Cove
Dartmouth to Sugary Cove Distance: 2 miles Starting point: Coronation Park, Dartmouth town centre Please note: there are 70 steep steps down to the beach Dartmouth to Sugary Cove is a relatively easy stroll. This remote, rocky secluded cove is the perfect spot to escape the crowds. The beach is open all year round and…
Dartmouth to Greenway
Dartmouth to Greenway Circular walking following part of the Dart Valley Trail 9.7 miles (15.6 km) Start at Mayor’s Avenue car park, Dartmouth TQ6 9NF Hard Take a walk on the wildside from Dartmouth to Greenway – look out for herons, seals, wading birds on the river and, if you’re lucky you may even spot…
Dartmouth town centre to Dartmouth Castle
Dartmouth town centre to Dartmouth Castle 3.2 miles (5.1 km) Start at Coronation Park, Dartmouth – TQ6 9PQ Moderate A beautiful stroll from Dartmouth town centre to Dartmouth Castle has to be on every visitor’s to-do list. Claimed to be one of the “most beautifully located fortresses in England”, Dartmouth Castle stands proud, guarding the…
Dartmouth Town Trail
Dartmouth Town Trail 1.6mile (2.5km) Start at Dartmouth Higher Ferry – TQ6 9PQ Finish at Dartmouth Higher Ferry Fancy a stroll around the historic town of Dartmouth? Step back in time on this relaxing circular walk which explores Dartmouth’s heritage. Children will love this Dartmouth town trail stroll which showcases a swashbuckling town of days…
Top 5 Devon Coastal Walks
You would be really missing out if you decide to visit Devon and not walk its stunning coastline. In this blog, we explore what makes the Devonshire coast so appealing and how best to explore it, as well as revealing our top 5 Devon coastal walks. 1. Hope Cove Circular 4.8 miles – download the…
