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15 Short Walks in South Devon - Salcombe, Brixham and the coast
Pre-order - Publishing 15 September 2025
This book is available to pre-order. Payment will be taken upfront and your book will be dispatched from our warehouse as soon as it becomes available around the 15 September 2025.
Discover 15 of the best short walks in South Devon, including Salcombe, Brixham and the coast. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.
Seasons
The walks in this book can be enjoyed year-round: the spring and autumn months offer the best time for walking, bringing quieter routes that still benefit from good public services. Escape the summer crowds on secluded beaches and in shaded woodland. Coastal footpaths can become particularly muddy and exposed in winter, so care ought to be taken in inclement weather.Centres
Brixham, Dartmouth, Totnes, Salcombe and KingsbridgeDifficulty
Many of these routes make use of the South West Coast Path, a well-marked and popular National Trail, therefore do not require any special map-reading skills. However, comfortable walking shoes are recommended as coastal footpaths are rugged and will often require some ascent.Must See
Scenic creek views on the River Avon and River Yealm; rugged coastlines and stunning vistas; sailing culture in Dartmouth and Salcombe; peaceful woodland and open countryside; the UNESCO Global Geopark of the English Riviera; charming villages with wild views, historic sites, and panoramic landscapes; sandy coves, secret beaches, lighthouses, steam trains and wildlife.ISBN
9781786312532
Availability
Not Yet Published
Available
15 Sept 2025
Edition
First
Pages
96
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm
Weight
0g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
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Overview
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Would you like to explore the best of Salcombe, Brixham and the coast? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in South Devon (all under three hours), including Start Point, Bigbury-on-Sea, Hope Cove and Bolberry Down, Brixham and Berry Head and Dartmouth Castle.
Why choose this guidebook?
- Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
- Short climbs but no challenging terrain
- Numbered points which tie OS maps to clear route description
- Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
- Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk
Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!
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By Holly Scrivener
Holly discovered her passion for walking during a seven-week solo hike along the South West Coast Path in 2016. Since then, she has explored diverse landscapes, from the Alps to Morocco, and closer to home in the UK, often with her trusted Cicerone guidebooks. Now based in Torbay, Holly embraces life by the coast, where she enjoys swimming, hiking, and wildlife-spotting, continually inspired by the natural world around her.
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