(S/E) Leave the car park, crossing the road over towards the beach and turn left. Walk along the beachside path up towards the middle car park.
(1) Cross the road over to follow the path on the Ley side of the road back to the car park. (S/E)
Torcross Shore Explorer
A stroll along Slapton Line. Find out more about Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Shingle Ridge, on this short trail with fabulous views over the coast and the lake.
A Stokenham walk
posted on 10/06/21 by South Devon AONB. Last update : 06/07/22
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.31 km -
Calculated time: 1h 15 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 2 m -
Vertical drop: - 2 m -
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Highest point: 5 m -
Lowest point: 2 m
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District: Stokenham -
Start/End: N 50.267382° / W 3.652194° -
Description
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Torcross car park
- 1 : km 2.12 - alt. 4 m - Road
- S/E : km 4.31 - alt. 4 m - Torcross car park
Useful Information
Start : Torcross car park, TQ7 2TQ
Terrain : Surfaced and unsurfaced paths. 1 flight steps. 1 hill.
Os Explorer map: OL20. Grid ref SX 824 423
Parking : Torcross car park, TQ7 2TQ
Public transport : Buses to Torcross see www.travelinesw.com
Refreshments : In Torcross
Toilets : Public toilets in car park
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For more information about what to see on The Torcross Shore Explorer walk click here
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
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