Beautiful walks

Dartmouth is right on the coast and therefore you can walk straight onto the gorgeous South West Coastal Path from our front door.

Our favourite walks from the front door of your stay at Harbour Heights

• Dartmouth Castle - turn right, enjoy the views from Above Town and at Warfleet turnleft and follow road to Dartmouth Castle. Catch the Castle Ferry back to theembankment for a lovely little trip
• Little Dartmouth - from the Castle, continue along the coastal path, continue to the National Trust Car park, turn right and follow higher path back to the Castle
• The Mew Stone and Daymark - cross the lower ferry and head right. Follow the road, which becomes a footpath through woods, emerge at Froward Point Coastguard hut, walk up to the Daymark and bear left back through Kingswear.
• Dartmouth to Greenway - cross lower ferry and follow the railway track. Cross track and follow woodland walk along the river until you reach Greenway House. Enjoy a National Trust cream tea and catch the Dittisham Ferry back to Dartmouth.
• Dartmouth to Blackpool Sands - a mix of road and coastal path to the Blue Flag Blackpool Sands. Enjoy the beach then catch a bus back to Dartmouth
• Jawbones Hill - take the steps on the right closest to Harbour Heights and walk up onto Jawbones Hill for full on panoramic views Walks nearby
• Bolt Head - drive to Overbecks House in Salcombe. The 3 mile round trip walk is stunning and can be extended further along the coast if you wish.
• Soar Mill Cove - park up at the Hotel and wander down to Soar Mill Cove. Enjoy the coastal path in either direction, followed by cream tea at Soar Mill Cove Hotel
• Start Point to Salcombe - the 10 mile stretch is totally awesome. Walk the whole lot in one or enjoy it in bite sized chunks. Start Point Lighthouse area is the place to start
• Bantham to Thurlestone - a gorgeous stretch of the coastal path with beaches andcoves in several places. Gastrobus at Bantham beach for fabulous gourmet burgers.
• Sharpham Vineyard - The vineyard is set right next to a beautiful stretch of the river Dart. Visit the Vineyard and take a walk through the vines and along the river.
• Dartmoor National Park is also quite close by so if you have seen enough coast then head inland and check out the phenomenal National Park landscapes.

Local Ordnance Survey maps are available to borrow from the cottage

A selection of books containing more local walks is on our bookshelf

Be inspired by the beautiful landscape of South Devon !