The Kingsbridge & Salcombe Estuary Circular Tour - (Route 1)
Beautiful, easy-going tour taking in some wonderful countryside, towns and villages. Plenty of refreshment stops and places of interest along the way. If travelling clock-wise, ask ferry for Whitestrand if possible to make alighting easier. Mostly quiet lanes, a few miles on main roads.
Distance (approx): 14 Miles
Average Time: 3 – 4 hours with a few stops
Highlights
- Salcombe to East Portlemouth Ferry (£2 adults, £1 bikes)
- Breathtaking estuary views for most of route
- Shops, galleries and museums in both Kingsbridge and Salcombe
- Snapes Point near Lincombe – Spectacular National Trust Beauty Spot
- Salcombe Gin Distillery, Bar & School
Refreshments
- Kingsbridge – The Creeks End
- Salcombe – The Ferry Inn
- South Pool – The Millbrook Inn
- Frogmore – The Globe Inn
- East Charleton – Springfield Farm Shop & Cafe
- Kingsbridge Embankment – The Crabshell Inn
Directions
Start anywhere on loop and add mileage to and from your base for total route miles.
1. From Kingsbridge turn left at the garage in to Ropewalk
2. Continue through Collapit Creek and on to Horsecombe
3. Turn left towards Lincombe and then on to Lower Batson
4. Follow creek around to Salcombe (Ferry Inn) and take ferry across estuary (bikes £1 extra)
5. Follow estuary road to Southpool and on to Frogmore
6. Follow main road to Kingsbridge to complete loop
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