Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk
Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk
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A 3 mile moderate walk along part of the South West Coast Path National Trail passing through an enchanted landscape of rocky spires and jumbled pinnacles to the mouth of the Salcombe estuary, with inspiring views in all directions, this is a coastal walk guaranteed to lift the spirits.
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Richard M
Bedford, UK1,492 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This is a great walk, tough and uphill to start, then stunning views as you get to the top and walk around bolt head, down to the valley to finish before heading back to Salcombe South sands. Brilliant. May have to wait for the ferry if catching it to Salcombe after as only 12 allowed on at a time. Enjoy
Written August 1, 2020
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Richard Knights
6 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
A beautiful walk. But be careful of ticks. I picked one up on my leg despite wearing long trousers. There were many visitors wearing shorts. They must have had more ticks on them. On the positive side not so likely that the ticks are carrying Lyme since there are few deer or grey squirrels in this area. But you never know.
Written June 27, 2021
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,962 contributions
Nov 2021
A very pleasant walk that is circa 2.25 miles (if starting at the Ferry in Salcombe) and takes about 45 minutes. Most of this walk is on the road from Salcombe, with the coast path starting when you get to The National trust Overbeck's Garden Car Park. It is of moderate difficulty with it being quite steep in places. The views for the entire walk are stunning and there are places to stop and rest along the way. There is a cafe and public toilet at North Sands which is on the route. The coastal path at Sharp Tor and The Rags is beautiful. High Recommend this walk for those of reasonable levels of fitness. Wear sensible footwear, hiking trainers are adequate as it is not ragged enough to require full on walking boots.
Written November 22, 2021
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Uncle-Jayo
Wendover, UK488 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
It’s an amazing walk once you get to near Bolt Head but the further you go towards Hope Cove the better. We walked from Hope Cove back to Salcombe which I recommend. The walk from Hope Cove towards Bolt Head is stunning. I have attached photos to show. It’s a must for any have decent walker or hiker.
Written July 31, 2020
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Michael C
London, UK397 contributions
Sep 2020
The walk to Bolt Head from Salcome along the river will be quite challenging for some.
There is an easier alternative from East Soar Car Park from where there is relatively flat access the the cliff top path and Bolt Head. Its about 3 miles there and back.
Lovely stroll on a sunny evening.
There is an easier alternative from East Soar Car Park from where there is relatively flat access the the cliff top path and Bolt Head. Its about 3 miles there and back.
Lovely stroll on a sunny evening.
Written September 22, 2020
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Jay M
Liverpool, UK194 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We walked from salcombe to bolt head and the views where amazing
Have a drink stop at the winking prawn
Continue your walk, Cliff top views are to die for
When you get back to south sands just jump the ferry back to salcombe centre at ÂŁ4 each
But not before a rewarding final glass of wine on the balcony of south sands hotel
All very enjoyable
Have a drink stop at the winking prawn
Continue your walk, Cliff top views are to die for
When you get back to south sands just jump the ferry back to salcombe centre at ÂŁ4 each
But not before a rewarding final glass of wine on the balcony of south sands hotel
All very enjoyable
Written May 2, 2018
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Lars
5 contributions
May 2019
As ever the south west coast path deserves its reputation for being an unspoilt walkers wonder. A fairly strenuous hack for our group aged from 85 to 5, but well worth it. Saw a peregrine dive, a lizard bathe and smelt almonds when sniffing the yellow gorse that covers the hills.
Head to Overbecks once you cobwebs have been blown for one of the best crab sandwiches you’ll find and a lovely house and garden to explore.
Head to Overbecks once you cobwebs have been blown for one of the best crab sandwiches you’ll find and a lovely house and garden to explore.
Written August 19, 2019
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Trevor G
84 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Very enjoyable section of the South West coastal path . Mostly moderate walking becoming a bit rocky around 'Bolt Head ' itself but fabulous views as you are right in the cliff edge at this point .
On the return journey try to catch the ferry back into Salcombe from the beach using the beach tractor which is a novel experience, although this is just seasonal .
On the return journey try to catch the ferry back into Salcombe from the beach using the beach tractor which is a novel experience, although this is just seasonal .
Written October 4, 2017
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Rachel P
169 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We only did part of the walking - parking at national trust east soar carpark. Views spectacular at sharp tor - would recommend. Our circular walk was 1 hour 15 with 2 young kids.
Written July 25, 2016
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Flo
Lyon, France275 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We loved Kingsbridge so came back again: parked the car at bottom of Kingsbridge Fore street, then walked all the way to Salcombe with a few detours to make it even longer
had lunch in Salcombe centre then walked to Sharp Tor. As all day was very misty we decided not to go all the way to Bolt head and instead walked all the way back to Kingsbridge.
We ended up doing 35km total.
Salcombe is lovely with very nice artists and shops. We also did the Overbecks Gardens just before Bolt Head walk starts. Some beautiful properties all the way up.
I recommend for best views to choose a clear sunny day. Very steep in many places, this one is for the fit and furious!!
had lunch in Salcombe centre then walked to Sharp Tor. As all day was very misty we decided not to go all the way to Bolt head and instead walked all the way back to Kingsbridge.
We ended up doing 35km total.
Salcombe is lovely with very nice artists and shops. We also did the Overbecks Gardens just before Bolt Head walk starts. Some beautiful properties all the way up.
I recommend for best views to choose a clear sunny day. Very steep in many places, this one is for the fit and furious!!
Written June 6, 2016
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Written February 1, 2018
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