Salcombe to Mothercombe via Bolberry Down, Hope Bay, Thurlestone, Aveton Gifford, Bigbury on Sea, Womwell 3*
Distance 37.4 km
10:46 h
865 m
832 m
123 m
0 m
Salcombe to Mothercombe via Bolberry Down, Hope Bay, Thurlestone, Aveton Gifford, Bigbury on Sea, Womwell
An early steep climb up Bolberry Down and expect a plethora of SWCP diversions again. Many were not signposted from the East when I did this walk (hopefully corrected since). Avon Estuary Walk partly used up to Aveton Gifford so lane walking more prevalent.
SW Coast Path
Avon Estuary Walk
Plenty of ascent on this walk (expect over 5,000 ft) and it is a long haul too at over 23 miles - hence the very hard difficulty. The Avon Estuary Walk is partly used up to Aveton Gifford and back down again, but a ferry at Bantham is available in summer months to cut the mileage down significantly. Be aware that the road down to Bigbury on Sea is tidal as is the estuary crossing at Womwell which needs to be timed to cross an hour either side of low tide.
My Rank: 3*
More info and views at GBCoastWalk.com
N.B. The weather was not ideal for photos when I did ithis walk hence only one picture kept from the campsite near Salcombe.
An early steep climb up Bolberry Down and expect a plethora of SWCP diversions again. Many were not signposted from the East when I did this walk (hopefully corrected since). Avon Estuary Walk partly used up to Aveton Gifford so lane walking more prevalent.
SW Coast Path
Avon Estuary Walk
Plenty of ascent on this walk (expect over 5,000 ft) and it is a long haul too at over 23 miles - hence the very hard difficulty. The Avon Estuary Walk is partly used up to Aveton Gifford and back down again, but a ferry at Bantham is available in summer months to cut the mileage down significantly. Be aware that the road down to Bigbury on Sea is tidal as is the estuary crossing at Womwell which needs to be timed to cross an hour either side of low tide.
My Rank: 3*
More info and views at GBCoastWalk.com
N.B. The weather was not ideal for photos when I did ithis walk hence only one picture kept from the campsite near Salcombe.
Highest point
123 m
Lowest point
0 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SX 73836 39190
DD
50.239208, -3.770548
DMS
50°14'21.1"N 3°46'14.0"W
UTM
30U 445051 5565511
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SX 73836 39190
DD
50.239208, -3.770548
DMS
50°14'21.1"N 3°46'14.0"W
UTM
30U 445051 5565511
w3w
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