Coves, Castles and Coastguard Cottages
This walk has a bit of everything. It skirts the magnificent estuary of the River Dart and also explores part of Dartmouth, one of Devon's most attractive towns as well as one of its most historic and interesting. Not surprisingly, variations of this route are among the most popular walks in this part of the County.
Much of the walk follows part of the South West Coast Path and gives superb views of both sea and estuary. Those who wish to explore a little further may wish to know that Dartmouth is also the terminus of the Dart Valley Trail, which gives the opportunity to delve into the attractions of the valley as far upstream as Totnes.

Fact File
Dartmouth is well served by buses from Totnes, Kingsbridge and Plymouth. Routes from Torbay serve Kingswear, linked to Dartmouth by ferry. More unusual transport access is provided by the Paignton and Kingswear Steam Railway and by River Link boat services to and from Totnes.
Remember that during the summer especially car parking can be very difficult in Dartmouth and it is recommended that visitors use the park and ride service provided.
Walk Length: 8km/5 miles; 1 stile; 1 climb of 100m/330 feet. Facilities: Dartmouth - all facilities; Dartmouth Castle - toilets, café, castle shop, car park; Little Dartmouth - car park. For bus timetable details contact Traveline on 0870 608 2 608. For the Paignton and Kingswear Steam Railway, telephone 01803 555872, for River Link 01803 834488.