East Portlemouth to Gara Rock

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Salcombe Estuary taken from the Coastal Path between East Portlemouth & Gara Rock. Bluebell Time & Tide wait for no man, only nature. Photographer Mic

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South West Coast Path - East Portlemouth to Gara Rock, Dog-friendly Walk

Step out along the Coast Path, from the Salcombe Estuary and out to meet the wide open sea. Exhilarating scenery, and a wonderful way to get the wind in your sails.
This walk is particularly good for dogs as it passes beaches and a pub where dogs are welcome. Use this walk (or part of it) to visit the quiet beaches of East Portlemouth, the sheltered beach at Mill Bay and the Famous Five cove of Rickham Sand.

Difficulty: moderate
Length: 3.3 miles

Visit the South West Coast Path website for full walk details.

Opening Times

South West Coast Path (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

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