Walking Devon's Coastal Highlights

Day 1: Arrive in Plymouth

Arrive at your hotel in Plymouth, set in a lovely waterfront location. Take some time to visit the local sights including the Royal William Yard, Elizabethan House, and the National Marine Aquarium.
Overnight Edgcumbe Guesthouse 3H or Imperial Hotel 4*, Plymouth (breakfast included).

Day 2: Plymouth to Wembury via Plym Estuary (11KM/7MILES)

Take the ferry from Barbican Quay across the River Plym (paid locally - approx. £2pp). On arrival at Mount Batten, you'll follow the coastal path accompanied by panoramic views of Plymouth Sound. Continue through wooded cliff tops up to Staddon Heights, an area of historic Victorian military defences. Enjoy stunning views towards the Breakwater across Plymouth Sound and the Great Mewstone as you near the end of today's walk
Overnight Wembury Bay B&B or Shearwater B&B, Wembury (breakfast included).

Day 3: Wembury to Holbeton via Yealm Estuary (17KM / 10.5 MILES)

Take the ferry from Warren Point to Noss Mayo across Yealm Estuary (paid locally - approx. £4pp). Follow the path through Passage Wood alongside the river and onto Mouthstone Point with lovely views of Wembury Bay and the Mewstone. Walk along cliff tops towards Stoke Beach where a steady incline takes you to Beacon Hill, then towards Meadowsfoot Beach at Mothecombe. Your day ends by wading across the Erme Estuary to arrive at your next hotel. Please note: There is no ferry across Erme Estuary. You will need to wade across at or near low tide (90 minutes either side of low tide is recommended) or arrange a local taxi for approx. £35 one way.
Overnight Dolphin Inn, Kingston or Ivy Barn, Holbeton (breakfast included).

Day 4: Hope Cove to Salcombe via Avon Estuary (13.5KM / 8.5 MILES)

Follow the path to Bolt Tail through a small wood before emerging onto open ground with spectacular views across Bigbury Bay. On a clear day you can see as far as Dodman Point further west on the Cornish Coast. Head towards Bolberry Down and along cliff tops to the secluded Soar Mill Cove. Soon after rounding Bolt Head, you'll enter woodland and pass Overbeck's Garden before winding down to Salcombe's South Sands Beach.
Overnight Waverley Guesthouse 3H or Fortescue Inn 3*, Salcombe (breakfast included).

Day 5: Depart Salcombe or spend an extra day to explore

Before leaving Salcombe, we'd recommend exploring this bustling town with beautiful estuary beaches where you can take a boat trip to South Sands or Kingsbridge. Or make the most of your time in Devon with an extra day or two in this beautiful location.