The English Riviera & Dart Valley Walk

Walking information

There’s a mix of coastal, rural and river trails to enjoy. Surfaces are a mix of paths, tracks and lanes, with generally quite easy going terrain throughout. Both the Coast Path and the trails linking Brixham to Dartmouth (the John Musgrave Heritage Trail and Dart Valley Trail) are well sign-posted. Walking boots essential.

Day 1: Arrive in Brixham

Arrive and overnight Brixham. The nearest railway station is Paignton (change at Newton Abbot), which is a 15 minute taxi ride away. Please let us know if you are planing to drive.
Overnight at Ranscombe House or similar B & B. Upgrade option at Beacon House - prices on request

Day 2: Walks around Brixham or Torquay (choice of walks) (5km/3.1mi)

After a relaxing breakfast at your hotel, choose from a range of walks - either a circular coast path walk around Berry Head to Sharkham Point with time to explore Brixham's historic harbour or a loop to Elberry Cove, Churston and back via the John Musgrave Heritage Trail. Or you may decide to take the ferry to Torquay and walk along the coast path to Babbacombe, with a bus or taxi back to Torquay Marina before returning by ferry to your hotel for a delicious evening meal in the town (ferry / bus and taxi not included - payable locally).
Overnight at Ranscombe House or similar B & B. Upgrade option at Beacon House - prices on request

Day 3: Brixham to Dartmouth (10km/6.2mi)

Today you will depart Brixham and walk 5 miles to Greenway House (home of Agatha Christie now operated by the National Trust). Here you can visit the house and gardens and have lunch before continuing your journey. Take the ferry from Greenway to Dartmouth, or walk along the Dart Valley Trail to Kingswear, approximately. 4.8 miles, with a brief ferry ride to reach your home for the next two nights in Dartmouth (ferry / bus and taxi not included - payable locally).
Overnight at Compass Rose or similar B&B. Upgrade option at Bayards Cove Inn - prices on request

Day 4: Walks around Dartmouth (choice of walks and distances)

After a relaxing breakfast at your hotel, choose from a range of walks - from the circular walk to Little Dartmouth and back via coast path, taking the local bus to Torcross and walking to the iconic Start Point lighthouse or take time to explore Dartmouth town and castle. We have plenty of options for you to choose from, making the most of your time in this stunning region (ferry / bus and taxi not included - payable locally).
Overnight at Compass Rose or similar B&B. Upgrade option at Bayards Cove Inn - prices on request

Day 5: Depart Dartmouth

After breakfast depart from Dartmouth for your journey home, or extend your stay by a few days to really enjoy this beautiful and historic coastal town.
Transfer to Totnes Train station can be arranged on request.