100 Take a Walk in South Devon In conjunction with South Devon AONB. www.southdevonaonb.org.uk Torcross


A gentle walk through a sumptuous landscape: the graceful form of Start Bay curling away to the north and south, freshwater lagoons, meadows, woodland and peaceful Devon lanes meandering between blossoming banks.


Start: Torcross Car Park Distance: 2.5 miles Circular Walk: Yes Grade: Moderate


Terrain: Route fairly even underfoot. Coastal footpath and field footpaths with occasional mud in wet weather; surfaced road.


Obstacles & Steep Gradients: 2 stiles; 2 flights of steps; This route is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.


Public transport: Bus service 93 to Torcross from Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Plymouth


Refreshment stops: In Torcross: Start Bay Inn, locally well known for seafood 01548 580553; Torcross Boat House 01548 580747; Sea Breeze Cafe 01548 580697.


Toilets: Public toilets at Torcross Car Park. Parking: Torcross Car Park. Pay and display.


Other facilities: Start Bay Stores and Post Office, Torcross; public payphone in Torcross, 400m from post office along main road around back of Ley.


OS map: Explorer 0L20 Grid Ref: SX 824423Totnes.


Directions


1. From car park, cross road to seafront and turn right along the sea wall. At the end, go up steps signed ‘Coast Path up steps to Beesands, Hallsands and Start Point’.


2. Follow the track at the top then turn left following yellow waymarker arrow up hill and onto footpath. The path climbs inland around the back of an old quarry and drops down to Beesands Cellars.


3. Shortly before the path reaches the beach, turn right at fingerpost onto public footpath signed for Widewell. Alternatively, go straight on here for detour to visit beach – and the quarry, which is left along the beach. Retrace your steps, and turn left here.


4. Follow path up field edge, cross track, and continue, following yellow waymarkers.


5. The route emerges from woods past cottages at Widdicombe then bears right up drive.


6. After 200m turn right at fingerpost along public footpath signed ‘Widewell ¼m’, and drop down through field.


7. At the road turn right


Photo © N Chadwick (cc-by-sa/2.0)


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