Salcombe is perhaps Devon's best-known yachting centre, but it can also serve as a centre for a variety of attractive walks. This one explores the mouth of Salcombe's estuary and the area around and inland of Bolt Head, one of South Devon's most prominent headlands. At its furthest extent the walk reaches the well-named high point of Soar, before descending to the nearby charming inlet of Soar Mill Cove.
In summer it is possible to shorten the walk by omitting the leg of the walk into and out of Salcombe and instead using the South Sands Ferry. This very scenic boat trip reduces the walking by approximately 2km/1.25 miles each way. Alternatively, car users can use car parks at North Sands or South Sands which also shorten the walk.

Fact File
A regular bus service from Kingsbridge and Totnes to Salcombe. There is also a bus service from Exeter and Newton Abbot, some direct, others link to local services at Kingsbridge.
For timetable details contact Traveline on 0870 608 2 608.
Park and ride Service: Summer months.
Walk Length: 14km/8.75 miles, reduced to 12km/7.5 miles by using the South Sands Ferry one way, or 10km/6.25 miles by using it both ways; 3 stiles; one climb of 100m/330ft, 3 climbs of 75m/250ft.
Facilities: Salcombe - all facilities; North Sands - car park, café, toilets; South Sands - car park, pub, kiosk, toilets; Soar Mill valley - car park, hotel.